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Meaning of pricksong | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Music that is sung from notation written with dots or points, as opposed to by ear; sheet music.
    historical
  2. A melody performed as a counterpoint to a plainsong.
    historical

Examples

“Well said, wench, and the prick-song we use shall be our husbands'.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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