Partsong (Noun)
Meaning
A song with two or more voice parts.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The choir performed a beautiful partsong, with harmonies that filled the entire cathedral.
- The composer's use of partsong in the choral piece added depth and complexity to the melody.
- The madrigal, a type of partsong from the Renaissance period, was sung by a small group of vocalists.
- The chorus broke into a lively partsong, with each voice part singing a different rhythm and melody.
- The partsong arrangement of the folk song allowed the singers to showcase their vocal range and expression.