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Melismata

Melisma \Me*lis"ma\, n.; pl. Melismata. [NL., fr. Gr. me`lisma a song.] (Mus.)

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

  2. A grace or embellishment.

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melismata

n. (plural of melisma English)

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melismata

See melisma