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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Music that is sung from notation written with dots or points, as opposed to by ear; sheet music. historical

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

2. 2
   A melody performed as a counterpoint to a plainsong. historical

Example

More examples

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

Etymology

From prick + song.

Related phrases

by earsheet music

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