10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MELISMA»
Discover the use of
melisma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
melisma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Palestinian Arab Music: A Maqam Tradition in Practice
Such organization, however, is the exception. In general, the melisma as a
musical parameter has gradually lost its importance in Western music and
yielded its place to other parameters and their combinations in the design of the
musical line.
Dalia Cohen, Ruth Katz, 2006
2
The New Blue Music: Changes in Rhythm & Blues, 1950-1999
Some of the characteristic features listed here have been mentioned earlier in
connection with other elements of the blues system: (1) melisma, (2) rubato, (3)
vibrato, (4) glissando, (5) gravelly timbre or “dirty” tone, (6) falsetto vocal, ...
3
The Duduk and National Identity in Armenia
The ending of line 2, for instance, which would have accommodated a
descending melisma, is furnished with a minor ornament. Also of interest is his
execution of a potential melisma in line 4. Malkhasian would have certame
created a more ...
4
Music and Meaning in Old Hispanic Lenten Chants: Psalmi, ...
Similarly, in Excita potentiam, the end of the final melisma is identical to the final
melisma in Ad dominum (see Music Example 12). The end of the final melismas
of Dominus dixit ad me and Ne derelinquas are compatible (see Music Example
...
Emma Hornby, Rebecca Maloy, 2013
5
Listening to the Sirens: Musical Technologies of Queer ...
The second half, however, is a melisma, consisting of a single word—the verb
exivit—extended through roughly ten note-groups, some as long as nine notes.
The entire range of the chant (not shown in the example) spans a thirteenth (an ...
6
Opera and Sovereignty: Transforming Myths in ...
The first stanzaic repetition (a2) generates a melisma on “mar” whose eleven
measures (mm. 77–87) double the size of the longest previous melisma (in a1,
mm. 37–42) and would have showcased Farinelli's astonishing vocal range. The
next ...
7
Inside the Offertory : Aspects of Chronology and ...
In many of the MSS that begin the verse a fourth below Ben 34, the melisma on
the second syllable of “vias” is reworked to create a transition between the two
transpositional levels, joining the level of Ben 34 within the melisma or at “vitae.
Boulder Rebecca Maloy Assistant Professor of Musicology University of Colorado, 2010
8
The Gottschalk Antiphonary: Music and Liturgy in ...
On folio 22r, line 20, the respond 'Apparuit caro suo' (the last responsory of the
second nocturn of Matins for the Nativity of John the Evangelist) is troped by a
melisma above the syllabic notation of the penultimate word, 'fratribus'. The
melisma ...
9
Aspects of Orality and Formularity in Gregorian Chant
19 Among this large group, only the alleluias Dies sanctificatus and Hic est
discipulus begin the melisma at point B on an unaccented syllable, and only the
Alleluia Dies sanctificatus has an extensive internal recitation on/.20 This
inflected ...
10
A History of Musical Style
Texts were also added to the alleluia and its juhilus, making the melisma totally
syllahie. Ohviously, the mere addition of a text eould not hring ahout a radieal
ehange in style, hut eould only shape the existing melodie style to a slight extent.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MELISMA»
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melisma is used in the context of the following news items.
Corbin & Bobby Raps Bring 'Couch Potato' to New York City: Live …
His innovation is to remove the melisma and ad-libs and flowery vocal runs that so predictably (and often boringly) signify feeling in ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
5 things you need to know about James Taylor and his hot-selling …
"After more than a decade of juiced-up vocal showdowns on TV, and more years of Top 40 crooners wallowing in melisma and melodrama, it is ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
Lakmé, Opera Holland Park, review: 'sensuous'
... the music is richly yet delicately flavoured with orientalist melisma and incantation, as well as the palpitating romantic ardour so characteristic ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
Chaka Khan, Ronnie Scott's
The most inspirational African-American singing, whether it is in blues, gospel, jazz or soul, is characterized by melisma, a spine-chilling play ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
The Voice hits TV ratings high notes, beating MasterChef and House …
No, Australia: you are apparently not yet sick of spinning red chairs, tearjerking stories, bung notes, misplaced melisma and Ricky Martin. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
The Best — and Worst — National Anthem Performances Ever
But, of course, there have been plenty of singers in recent years whose renditions have roused our love of country and melisma. Here are some ... «Yahoo Music, Jul 15»
Album Review: David Duchovny's 'Hell or Highwater'—the truth is …
At one point, Duchovny attempts a melisma that he would have been wise to shy away from. The penultimate track, “When the Time Comes,” ... «The Independent | SUindependent.com, Jun 15»
When the Poster Promoting the Concert Is as Exciting as the Music …
Unlike the more traditional highland singing style, in chicha there is very little melisma, or long melodic improvs on a single vowel as in opera. «Smithsonian, Jun 15»
Muse – Drones | Album Review
Lead singer, Matthew Bellamy's voice is full of emotion and topped with plenty of melisma and falsettos. But upon a closer listen, the lyrics are ... «Hit The Floor Magazine, Jun 15»
Album of the Week: James Taylor's 'World'
After more than a decade of juiced-up vocal showdowns on TV, and more years of Top 40 crooners wallowing in melisma and melodrama, it is ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
