Melisma

Definition:

• (n.) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation.
• (n.) A grace or embellishment.

Compare melisma with other words:

melisma vs. melissa

melasma vs. melisma

melisma vs. text

melisma vs. syllable

melisma vs. sung

melisma vs. note

melisma vs. passage