a musical setting is neumatic if there are two to seven notes per syllable. (In practice, some syllables of a neumatic chant will likely receive only one note.) Related terms: syllabic, melismatic. Found on https://www.arlima.net/the-orb/encyclop/culture/music/orbgloss.htm
a musical setting is neumatic if there are two to seven notes per syllable. (In practice, some syllables of a neumatic chant will likely receive only one note.) Related terms: syllabic, melismatic.