me·lis·ma (m -l z m)n. pl. me·lis·ma·ta (-m -t) or me·lis·mas A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in Gregorian chant. [Greek, melody, from melizein, to sing, from melos, song.] mel  is·matic (m lz-m tk) adj. |
melisma [mɪˈlɪzmə]
n pl -mata [-mətə], -mas
(Music, other) Music an expressive vocal phrase or passage consisting of several notes sung to one syllable
[from Greek: melody]
melismatic [ˌmɛlɪzˈmætɪk] adj
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