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prick song
prick song
noun
- obsolete.
- a piece of written vocal music
- vocal music sung from a copy
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Origin of prick song1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prick song1
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Example Sentences
The point was that it should be extempore; if written down it ceased to be true descant, and was then called 'prick-song.'
Any song which was printed in various parts was called a prick-song, to distinguish it from one sung extemporaneously or by ear.
The word prick-song occurs not only in all the musical books, but in the literature of the time, and in Shakespeare.
Well said, wench; and the prick-song we use shall be our husbands.
Prick-Song, music pricked or noted down, full of flourish and variety.
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