partsong

8.6

A song for two or more voices sung by a group without instruments

noun
/ˈpɑrtˌsɔŋ/

Specialized

: canción a varias voces

The choir performed a beautiful partsong during the concert.

Examples

This partsong requires each section to sing a different melody.
She enjoys arranging traditional folk tunes as a partsong for her vocal ensemble.
The choir performed a beautiful partsong last night.
Can you sing a partsong with us?
The choir performed a beautiful partsong during the concert.
She enjoys arranging traditional folk tunes as a partsong for her vocal ensemble.
This partsong requires each section to sing a different melody.

Synonyms

song

vspartsong

∞ 1.0

A piece of music with words that people sing

is specifically for several vocal parts sung together without instruments

part music

vspartsong

Specialized

8.1

Music for several voices that sing different parts without instruments

is a composed piece for multiple sung parts meant for group performance

How Many

choral

13 5.5

part-singing

Specialized

6.0

partsong

Specialized

8.6

duo

Specialized

7 3.2

Surface Forms

partsong singular

partsongs plural

Morphology

partsong = part + song (transparent) = part + song

The meaning is directly derived from the combination of 'part' and 'song', indicating a song with multiple vocal parts.

Etymology

The word partsong comes from the simple words part and song. Think of each singer having their own 'part' or 'line' that fits with the others. That's why a partsong is a song made from several vocal parts sung together, often without instruments.