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Definition of pricksong in English: pricksongnoun ˈprɪksɒŋ historical 1Music sung from notes written or pricked, as opposed to music sung from memory or by ear; written or printed vocal music. 2Descant or melody devised to accompany a plainsong or simple theme, or performed as such an accompaniment. Hence more broadly: melody to be performed in counterpoint.
Origin Late Middle English. From prick + song. Compare prick, and slightly later pricked song. Definition of pricksong in US English: pricksongnounˈprɪksɒŋ historical 1Music sung from notes written or pricked, as opposed to music sung from memory or by ear; written or printed vocal music. 2Descant or melody devised to accompany a plainsong or simple theme, or performed as such an accompaniment. Hence more broadly: melody to be performed in counterpoint.
Origin Late Middle English. From prick + song. Compare prick, and slightly later pricked song. |