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Definition of part song - 2 dictionary results

part song

–noun
a song with parts for several voices, esp. one meant to be sung without accompaniment.

Origin:
1590–1600


part singing, noun
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part song  
n.  
  1. An unaccompanied secular, usually homophonic choral composition, especially of the 19th century.

  2. An unaccompanied secular polyphonic song predating the madrigal.

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