Pricksong
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pricksong is a noun meaning (now chiefly historical) Music that is sung from notation written with dots or points, as opposed to by ear; sheet music.
Meaning
(now chiefly historical) Music that is sung from notation written with dots or points, as opposed to by ear; sheet music.
More Meanings
- (now chiefly historical) A melody performed as a counterpoint to a plainsong.
Example Sentences
Well said, wench, and the prick-song we use shall be our husbands'.
Word Forms
- pricksongs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include point, spinet, prickshaft, pitchpipe, patch, pitch.
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