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A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation.

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  1. n. A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation.
  2. n. A grace or embellishment.
  3. (a) A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. (b) A grace or embellishment.
  4. n. A piece of melody; a song or tune, -- as opposed to recitative or musical declamation. n. A grace or embellishment.