ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Mellismatic

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Misspelling of melismatic..

Example Sentences

In contrast to the Western structure, the vocal style is usually distinctively Middle Eastern, distinguished by a nasal timbre and a mellismatic singing ornamentation.
Music Content: highly florid and mellismatic melodies; background instrumental riffs and chordal harmonies; limited instrumental solos or instrumental features.
As evidence of Reynold's duo model, Annie Lennox's vocals maintain a strong connection to earthier human roots, in a soul tradition of mellismatic elaboration.

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When Should You Use Mellismatic?

Use mellismatic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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What does mellismatic mean?

Mellismatic means Misspelling of melismatic..

What is a synonym for mellismatic?

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What is the opposite of mellismatic?

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How do you use mellismatic in a sentence?

In contrast to the Western structure, the vocal style is usually distinctively Middle Eastern, distinguished by a nasal timbre and a mellismatic singing ornamentation.

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