noun
- a group of notes sung to one syllable of text
Usage: music
Examples
- The singer added a beautiful melisma to the final word of the song.
- Gospel music often features elaborate melismas that showcase vocal skill.
- The melisma on ‘hallelujah’ lasted nearly ten seconds.
- She practiced the melisma until she could sing it smoothly.
- The aria contained several challenging melismas for the soprano.
- His melisma on the word ‘love’ brought the audience to tears.