melismatic

me·lis·ma

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mi-liz-muh]
- /mɪˈlɪz mə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mi-liz-muh]
- /mɪˈlɪz mə/

Definitions of melismatic word

noun plural melismatic an ornamental phrase of several notes sung to one syllable of text, as in plainsong or blues singing. 1
noun melismatic (music) of, relating to, or being a melisma; the style of singing several notes to one syllable of text – an attribute of some Islamic and Gregorian chants. 1

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Origin of melismatic

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15, melisma is from the Greek word mélisma song, tune. See melody, -ism

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Parts of speech for Melismatic

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melismatic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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