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MELISMAS [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Singing
  • Music
OBS

melisma: The plural forms are "melismata" and "melismas."

Key term(s)
  • melismata
  • melismas

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chant
  • Musique
DEF

Groupe de notes de valeur brève qui, occupant une durée musicale (longue par rapport à elle), constitue un ornement mélodique.

Spanish

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