roulade

Definition of the French term roulade in music:

  1. roulade (ornament consisting of a rapid succession of notes sung on one syllable)
  2. any difficult vocal run requiring great vocal dexterity
Language
French
Singular
roulade
Plural
roulades

Combinations

French musical terms that include roulade:

Related terms

French musical terms related to roulade:

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