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Meaning of melism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

Noun. [B1]

Examples

“In the case of two notes in a row, the patterns are often the effect of melisma, the second note⟳ of a melism anticipating the note⟳ for the next syllable (or the first note⟳ of a melism for the next syllable).”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

melisma melismatics Melissa melissate melissene melissic acid

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