"melodeclamation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: melodeclamations [plural]
Etymology: From melo- + declamation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|melo-|declamation}} melo- + declamation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} melodeclamation (countable and uncountable, plural melodeclamations)
  1. (historical, music) The practice of reciting poetry while accompanied by concert music. Tags: countable, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Music Translations (Translations): melodeklamacja [feminine] (Polish)
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