Sentence examples for use of melisma from inspiring English sources

Some are gospel, making use of melisma (the "Idol" judges' favorite demonstration of vocal dexterity).

Benjamin is sparing in his use of melisma, self-effacing to the extent that Crimp's text leaves more impression than the vocal lines.

The song received acclaim, and was credited with influencing and popularizing the use of melisma throughout the 1990s.

"Vision of Love" has been lauded by contemporary music critics for its lyrical content, vocals, and use of melisma.

Additionally, "Vision of Love" is credited with bringing the use of melisma to the 1990s and inspiring various future talents.

It has been credited with popularizing the use of melisma in modern popular music and for inspiring several artists to pursue a career in music.

MacDonald described "Helter Skelter" as an early attempt at heavy metal, and "Hey Jude" as a "pop/rock hybrid", pointing out McCartney's "use of gospel-style melismas" in the song and his "pseudo-soul shrieking in the fade-out".

Soul innovators like Mr. Charles and Ms. Franklin were capable of melisma that could singe the false eyelashes of divas like Ms. Carey and Whitney Houston, but they used the technique more sparingly, and more meaningfully -- as fevered expressions of emotions beyond words.

"Vision of Love" is the Magna Carta of melisma.

Her luminous recent hit "Halo" has only a suggestion of melisma.

Even singers physically incapable of melisma have gone to extremes to include it in songs.