What does melisma mean?
Definitions for melisma
mɪˈlɪz mə; -mə təmelis·ma
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melismanoun
A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in Gregorian chant.
Etymology: From μέλισμα.
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Melisma
Melisma (Greek: μέλισμα, mélisma, lit. 'song'; from μέλος, melos, 'song, melody', plural: melismata) is the singing of a single syllable of text while moving between several different notes in succession. Music sung in this style is referred to as melismatic, as opposed to syllabic, in which each syllable of text is matched to a single note. An informal term for melisma is a vocal run. The term roulade is also sometimes used interchangeably with melisma.
Webster Dictionary
Melismanoun
a piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation
Melismanoun
a grace or embellishment
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. me`lisma a song.]
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Melisma
Melisma, plural melismata, in music, is the singing of a single syllable of text while moving between several different notes in succession. Music sung in this style is referred to as melismatic, as opposed to syllabic, where each syllable of text is matched to a single note.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of melisma in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of melisma in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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