Found 2 items, similar to melismata.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: melismata melismata See melisma
English → English (gcide) Definition: Melismata 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]