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Melismatic is usually opposed to syllabic, the latter meaning that each note is sung to a different syllable. Melismatic and syllabic are used relatively to indicate the general character of a vocal line in terms of notes per syllable, some lines being more melismatic, others more syllabic.
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www.tagg.org/articles/xpdfs/melisma.pdf
www.tagg.org/articles/xpdfs/melisma.pdf
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British blue notes; British backbeats and cross-rhythm; Melismatic ornamentation. Conclusions and consequences. Deporting Africans (1) ...
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www.tagg.org/xpdfs/BritUSA/BritUS041111.ppt
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compared with the northern style, elaborate melodic configurations are few. There are some examples however, which use an extremely wide vocal range and sophisticated melismatic ornamentation.
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www.accu.or.jp/ich/en/arts/A_MNG10.html
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Youssef is considered one of the finest Lebanese singers resident in the United States.A gifted, highly skilled, and versatile vocalist, Youssef is a master of the vocal nuances and melismatic ornamentation so typical of this style of singing.While maintaining the distinct flavor of rural Lebanese folk music,
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www.zoominfo.com/people/Youssef_Naji_129599758.aspx
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Although each singer ornaments songs in an individual way, larger stylistic differences—particularly the use of melismatic ornamentation—appear to separate ...
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museweb02-pub.mse.jhu.edu/journals/new_hibernia_review/...
museweb02-pub.mse.jhu.edu/journals/new_hibernia_review/summary/v008/8.1williams.html
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is interesting, especially in his use of melismatic ornamentation. "En este Nuevo Dia," too, is marred by considerable surface noise. ...
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www.jstor.org/stable/538066
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Certain patterns of ornamentation, such as portamento, trill like yodels, and passages of great melismatic complexity characterize it. The tonal range of such songs is unusual for a male singer - as much ... There are some examples however, which use an extremely wide vocal range and sophisticated melismatic ornamentation.
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library.thinkquest.org/C007722F/culture/national%20song...
library.thinkquest.org/C007722F/culture/national%20songs/national%20songs.htm
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It is characterized by certain patterns of ornamentation, such as portamento, trill-like yodels, and passages of great melismatic complexity. The tonal range of such songs is unusual for a male singer - ... There are some examples however, which use an extremely wide vocal range and sophisticated melismatic ornamentation.
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www.materialimpex.com/MET/info/culture.htm
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This style is comprised of such technical aspects of performance as intonation, ornamentation, and tempo. ... The northern style is markedly different from the southern nós, characterized by a more open vocal tone, and adhering more closely to the basic rhythmic and melodic structure of a given song. Melodic ornamentation,
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www.mustrad.org.uk/articles/sean-nos.htm
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