Is it illicit for a priest to sing the words of consecration?
The short answer
No. Before Vatican II the Latin rite was the only rite that didn't sing the consecration. Now the whole Eucharistic Prayer may be sung, using music approved by the local bishop.
Then
Until Vatican II, the Latin rite was the only rite that did not sing the consecration.
Now
The whole Eucharistic Prayer can be sung, according to music approved by the local bishop.
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