Singing more than one note on a single syllable. To be used in moderation. Abused to the point of absurdity by R'n'B and pop singers (usually but not always female) as a way of showing off vocal capabilities, much like an Yngwie Malmsteen solo. Egregious offenders include Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Boyz II Men.
Sometimes called runs, or vocal runs.
Sometimes called runs, or vocal runs.
by TheTrojanVabbit November 1, 2006
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It originates from the African-American gospel singing culture.
Example: When a singer goes through 10 notes whilst singing the word “me”, that is melisma.
It originates from the African-American gospel singing culture.
Example: When a singer goes through 10 notes whilst singing the word “me”, that is melisma.
person:WHYYYYYYYY DOES SHABNAM GO THROUGH SO MANY NOTES IN “WIMMEY”? IT SOUNDS LIKE WIiIIIiIIiIiiIIiIiImEEEEeEeEeEeEeEeEEYYYyYy.
other person:It’s called melisma
other person:It’s called melisma
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