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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.
Quit with the melisma, bitch! "Yeah" does not have 23 syllables!
melisma by TheTrojanVabbit November 1, 2006
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When you go between about 5 or more notes whilst singing a syllable.
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
Melisma by thecharacterwannie April 16, 2023
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