• A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to
    recitative or musical declamation.


    Melisma meaning & definition 1 of Melisma.


  • Singing more than one note on a single syllable. To be used in moderation. Abused to the point of absurdity by RnB and pop singers (usually but not always female) as a way of showing off vocal capabilities, much like an Yngwie Malmsteen solo. Egregious offenders include Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Boyz II Men.

    Sometimes called runs, or vocal runs.

    Melisma meaning & definition 2 of Melisma.

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