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1 definition found for Melismata

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Melisma \Me*lis"ma\, n.; pl. Melismata. [NL., fr. Gr. me`lisma
     a song.] (Mus.)
     (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to
         recitative or musical declamation.
     (b) A grace or embellishment.
         [1913 Webster]

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