melisma

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Meaning

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

A grace or embellishment.

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Browne had commented "But beginning two decades ago, melisma overtook pop in a way it hadn't before. Source: Internet

It is characterized by melisma, wavy intonation, pitch instabilities within a pentatonic framework, and a declamatory voice. Source: Internet

Lauren Everitt from BBC News Magazine commented on melisma used in Houston's recording and its influence. Source: Internet

The melisma in Monterverdi sic must derive from that. Source: Internet

The vocal technique is called melisma, and it has inspired a host of imitators. Source: Internet

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