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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.

Synonyms

  • Banquet Song

Hypernyms

  • Vocal
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