Musical phrase in which a single syllable is sung over several notes Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Friday, February 27, 2015 · 20-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, February 27, 2015.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 27, 2015 · 20-Across · 7 letters
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A passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text.
noun
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