Noun
A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation.
A grace or embellishment.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBrowne 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