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Definition of part-song in English: part-songnoun A secular song with three or more voice parts, typically unaccompanied, and homophonic rather than contrapuntal in style. Example sentencesExamples - Their aurally-developed harmonic style owed a great deal to both Church of England hymnody and the amateur part-songs of the Victorian ‘glee clubs.’
- But this re-issue features solo songs, part-songs and canonic works in a variety of styles.
- Gradually part-songs were more likely to be performed by choirs instead of soloists.
- The type of music would range from Bach to Beatles, part-songs, madrigals, folksongs, anthems, carols, show choruses - in fact anything which can be sung in four-part harmony.
- Instrumental tutors were published and glees (simple part-songs for male voices) became popular.
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