part-song

noun

ˈpärt-ˌsȯŋ

: a usually unaccompanied song consisting of two or more voice parts with one part carrying the melody

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of part-song was in 1731

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“Part-song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/part-song. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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part-song

noun

ˈpärt-ˌsȯŋ

: a song consisting of two or more voice parts

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