Kent Williams wrote
quoted 1 line (Melisma: A rhythmic figure where three beats are placed against two),>(Melisma: A rhythmic figure where three beats are placed against two),
Melisma : 1. an expressive vocal passage sung to one syllable [ from Harvard
Dict. of Music ]
Like this ooooo-oo-oo-oooooo-oo-oo-oo, as opposed to this ba-ba-ba-da-da.
You mean a different word which I am too stupid to remember right now.
Perhaps I'll come up with it after I eat my oatmeal.
Yum -chow- wait! the word has arrived after consuming a mere half bowl of
oats :
Hemiola : 2. the term is applied to time values that are in the relationship
of 3:2 ( typical in dance music ) see also : sesquialtera
Yours in humble correction,
PT