English Word · Advanced
roulade
An ornate vocal run on one syllable
Pronunciation: /ruːˈlɑːd/
Meaning
A decorative sequence of several musical notes sung on a single syllable.
Example
The soprano sang a flowing roulade on the final syllable.
The soprano sang a flowing roulade on the final syllable.
Practice tips
- Practice roulade out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.