MELISMA
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‖Me‐lis″ma (?), n.; pl. Melismata (#). [[NL., fr. Gr. μέλισμα a song.]] (Mus.) (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, — as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.
Source: 567
‖Me‐lis″ma (?), n.; pl. Melismata (#). [[NL., fr. Gr. μέλισμα a song.]] (Mus.) (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, — as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.