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English → English (gcide) Definition: Melisma 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]