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One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.

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  1. n. One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
  2. n. The highest vocal part; the air or melody in choral music; anciently the tenor, now the soprano.
  3. n. the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music
  4. n. a major division of a long poem
  5. n:100 n. the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music n. a major division of a long poem