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单词 pricksong
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Definition of pricksong in English:

pricksong

noun 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:

pricksong

nounˈprɪksɒŋ
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.

 
 
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