Best Melodic ___ Performance (Grammy category) (3)

I believe the answer is:

rap

(Other definitions for rap that I've seen before include "talking during musical performance" , "Sharply criticise" , "Censure" , "Administer sharp blow, being below par" , "Blame, punishment" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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