Scolion (Noun)
Meaning
A song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks would often sing a scolion at the end of a banquet, with each guest taking turns adding a verse.
- The scolion was a time-honored tradition at the symposium, where men would gather to drink and sing.
- As the wine flowed, the guests began to sing a scolion, their voices rising and falling in joyful harmony.
- The poet was known for his ability to improvise a scolion on the spot, weaving together clever words and melodies.
- At the wedding feast, the guests sang a scolion in honor of the happy couple, their voices filled with love and celebration.