# Melisma: Lyrics & Melody — by Songdeed > Songwriting tool for prosody analysis and lyric-melody alignment. (iPhone/iPad app by EVAN TRACEN POWERS.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melisma-lyrics-and-melody/id6797390048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [EVAN TRACEN POWERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-08-18 - Data updated: 2026-09-20 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melisma-lyrics-and-melody/id6797390048/reviews.md ## What is Melisma? Type the words. See where they fight the beat. Every songwriting book teaches prosody — putting the stressed syllable of a word where the music is strong — and no tool has ever checked it for you. Melisma does. HOW IT WORKS • Bring a melody in from MIDI or MusicXML — any DAW or notation app — or tap the rhythm of the line with your finger. You don't need pitches; prosody is about where the notes fall, not what they are. • Type your lyric. Each syllable is placed under the note it lands on, with a dot above for the stress and a coloured line below for how badly it clashes. • Where a word is accented on the wrong syllable, Melisma says which word, which syllable, and why — in plain English, on the line itself. • Press Play and it sings the line back, building each syllable from its actual vowels and consonants, with the playhead lighting each syllable in time. WHAT'S INSIDE • Pronunciations from the CMU Pronouncing Dictionary — 126,000 words with the stress marked on every syllable. A word it doesn't know is flagged rather than guessed at quietly; set the stress once and it remembers, in every song after. • Rhyme graded from sound, not spelling: perfect, family, additive, assonance and consonance. Rhyme from any word in any line, not just the last one you typed. • Syllable counts, rhyme scheme, and melisma marks for one syllable held across several notes. • An engraved score with the words underneath. • Export MusicXML for NoteFlight, MuseScore, Sibelius, Dorico or Finale; MIDI with the syllables as lyric events; the plain words; or the whole project, losslessly. • A multi-song library that saves as you type, keeps the last five versions of every song, and keeps a second copy outside app storage so your work survives a full phone and reaches a new one. • Finalize marks a song done and offers to lock the split with your co-writers — carrying the title, the names and the date. Never the lyric. • Fully offline. No account, no sign-in, no ads, no in-app purchases, no subscription. • Melisma collects nothing. Your lyric never leaves your device. WHAT IT WILL NOT DO It won't flag syncopation. Putting a stressed syllable on an offbeat is normal and good and most of popular music. What Melisma flags is the music accenting the wrong syllable of a word — the thing that makes a singer stumble. Melisma is by Songdeed. Pairs with Filigree for the melody, Mediant for the chords, and Continuo for the bassline. ## Key features - Prosody analysis for syllable stress - Melody import (MIDI, MusicXML) - Lyric typing with stress visualization - Rhyme analysis (perfect, family, etc.) - Syllable counts and rhyme scheme - Export to MusicXML, MIDI, plain text - Offline functionality ## Frequently asked questions about Melisma ### How does Melisma help with songwriting? Melisma analyzes your lyrics against a melody to ensure the stressed syllable of each word aligns with the musical accent. It visually flags where words might clash with the rhythm, helping you create smoother vocal performances. ### What kind of melody input does Melisma support? You can import melodies into Melisma from MIDI or MusicXML files, which are compatible with most DAWs and notation apps. Alternatively, you can tap out the rhythm of your lyric line directly within the app. ### Does Melisma offer rhyme suggestions? Yes, Melisma provides rhyme grading based on sound, not just spelling. It identifies perfect rhymes, family rhymes, assonance, and consonance, allowing you to find rhymes from any line, not just the last one. ### Can I export my work from Melisma? Absolutely. Melisma allows you to export your project in various formats, including MusicXML for popular notation software, MIDI with syllables as lyric events, plain text of the lyrics, or the entire project losslessly. ### Is Melisma available on multiple devices? Melisma is designed for iOS devices, supporting iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It ensures your work is saved and accessible across these platforms. ### How often is Melisma updated? Melisma was last updated on August 18, 2026, with version 1.0. As a new release, future updates will likely focus on adding features and refining existing ones based on user feedback. ### Does Melisma have ads? No, Melisma is completely ad-free. The app is designed for a focused songwriting experience without any interruptions from advertisements. ### What is the age rating for Melisma? Melisma has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger users, and does not contain mature content. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.0 — 2026-08-18 No release notes. ## More apps by EVAN TRACEN POWERS - [Anacru: Complex Rhythm Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anacru-complex-rhythm-studio/id6788864322) - [Filigree: Motif Sketchpad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filigree-motif-sketchpad/id6794147286) - [Contrapunctus: Second Voice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contrapunctus-second-voice/id6795214128) - [Mediant: Chords & Harmonize](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediant-chords-and-harmonize/id6795401642) - [Continuo: Bassline Maker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continuo-bassline-maker/id6795707280) All apps by EVAN TRACEN POWERS: https://appshunter.io/developer/6788864324 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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