Mariah Carey

melisma

Multi-note syllable singing

• beltingForceful chest-voice singing
• falsettoArtificially elevated singing register
• sopranoHighest female voice range

runs · riffs · coloratura · vibrato · ornamentation · trills · embellishment · agility · pitch-perfect · acapella

glamorous

Alluringly stylish and exciting

• butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
• sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
• gownsElegant full-length dresses

heels · lighting · demands · entourage · champagne · bathtub · holiday · Halloween · memoir · shade

legend

Unverified traditional tale

• superstarExceptionally famous performer
• influencePower to affect others
• pioneerEarly explorer or settler

trailblazer · inspiration · Grammy · Emmy · songwriter · producer · mogul · longevity · legacy · best-selling

chart-topper

Song at position one

• hitmakerCreator of popular songs
• BillboardLarge outdoor advertising display
• number-oneHighest in rank

mainstream · radio-friendly · catchy · hook · earworm · singalong · dance-pop · MTV · TRL · crossover

heartbreak

Crushing emotional pain

• pianoKeyed percussion instrument
• emotiveArousing strong feelings
• soulfulExpressing deep emotion

romantic · sentimental · acoustic · crescendo

festive

Cheerfully celebratory

• jingleBrief advertising melody
• seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
• perennialRecurring each year

December · royalties · winter · snowflakes · ornaments · Rockefeller · tradition · evergreen

• Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
• 90s MusicNirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Green Day, Radiohead
• DivasBeyonce, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Cher
• music legendsThe Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry
• R&BMichael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin
• MTV UnpluggedNirvana, Eric Clapton, Pearl Jam, Lauryn Hill, Tony Bennett