wasn't monotonous
because it's fun.
A group of notes sung on a single syllable is called a "melisma." This vocal technique involves embellishing a single syllable with multiple pitches, often used in various musical styles, including classical, gospel, and pop. Melismas can add expressiveness and complexity to a melody, enhancing the emotional impact of the lyrics.
Word setting in music is where the music is written so that the words can be sung as smoothly as possible. Most simple songs are set syllabically, that is, one note per syllable. Think Mary had a Little Lamb, or pretty much any other nursery rhyme.Some songs have melismas in them, where a syllable has more than one note set to it. Think Mariah Carey!All good word setting should follow the natural spoken stresses of the words, so the strong syllables should be on strong beats (eg. beats 1 and 3 in 4/4 time).
Karen Clark Sheard was born on November 15, 1960
Because she had an album out called "The Rose of Gospel" she received because she, along with her sisters, Jacky, Karen, and Twinkie, have done so much for the sound of Gospel music. From Twinkie writing many of their hit song, and then They have a sound that is unheard of today. {Wikipedia - They are credited for helping to bring gospel music to the mainstream and are considered as pioneers of contemporary gospel. The Clark Sisters have won three Grammy Awards.} {Wikipedia- The Clark Sisters are renowned for their unique vocal stylings, dubbed as "The Clark Sound." They incorporate high and fast melismas, acrobatic trills and riffs, and deep, soulful growls, or "squalls". The sisters are also well known for each distinctive sound that they contribute. Jacky (alto/tenor) is known for her soft, deeper vocals. Dorinda (alto), the "jazzy" sister, inputs scats and riffs. Karen (soprano) is known for her riffs, runs and very high vocal range, and has also been known to implement an "echo" in her live performances. Twinkie (alto/tenor/soprano) is credited with being the "heart of the Clark Sisters." Early in the group's development, Twinkie was the chief songwriter, music and vocal arranger, producer and also possessing a wide vocal range from soprano to contralto. There is no single lead vocalist in the group. Jacky leads songs such as "Wonderful Counselor," "I've Got An Angel," and "So Much Joy." Dorinda leads "Overdose of the Holy Ghost," "Time Out" and "My Redeemer Liveth." Karen sings lead on "Hallelujah," "Endow Me," and the Grammy-winning "Blessed and Highly Favored." Twinkie leads on "Pray for the USA," and their biggest hit "You Brought The Sunshine."
because it's fun.
Melisma: group of notes sung to a single syllable
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern M--IS-A-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 4th letter I and 5th letter S and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: melismas meniscal
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -ELI-M--. That is, eight letter words with 2nd letter E and 3rd letter L and 4th letter I and 6th letter M. In alphabetical order, they are: melismas
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern ME--S-A-. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 2nd letter E and 5th letter S and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: megastar melismas meniscal meresman
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern M---SMAS. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 5th letter S and 6th letter M and 7th letter A and 8th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: melismas
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 7 words with the pattern -E--S-AS. That is, eight letter words with 2nd letter E and 5th letter S and 7th letter A and 8th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: celestas celosias genistas lewisias melismas nemesias xerasias
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern M-L-S-AS. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 3rd letter L and 5th letter S and 7th letter A and 8th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: melismas
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern MEL-S--S. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 2nd letter E and 3rd letter L and 5th letter S and 8th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: melismas
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 24 words with the pattern M--IS---. That is, eight letter words with 1st letter M and 4th letter I and 5th letter S. In alphabetical order, they are: madisons magister malisons marishes melismas meniscal meniscus meristem meristic metisses minished minishes miniskis minister ministry modishly modistes monished monishes monistic mopishly moriscos mulishly myristic
Word setting in music is where the music is written so that the words can be sung as smoothly as possible. Most simple songs are set syllabically, that is, one note per syllable. Think Mary had a Little Lamb, or pretty much any other nursery rhyme.Some songs have melismas in them, where a syllable has more than one note set to it. Think Mariah Carey!All good word setting should follow the natural spoken stresses of the words, so the strong syllables should be on strong beats (eg. beats 1 and 3 in 4/4 time).
Karen Clark Sheard was born on November 15, 1960