Songtext

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The written words to a song; lyrics.

    "The use of songtext, therefore, was important as a literary medium and as a means of recording oral traditions and events of historical ... Songtext may also be considered as an important factor in determining emotional effect of musical sound."

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"The use of songtext, therefore, was important as a literary medium and as a means of recording oral traditions and events of historical ... Songtext may also be considered as an important factor in determining emotional effect of musical sound."

Etymology

From song + text. Compare Dutch songtekst (“lyrics”).

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