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scolion

/ˈskəʊ.li.ɒn/

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noun

/ˈskəʊ.li.ɒn/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее песню, иногда импровизированную, которую традиционно пели гости на банкете или симпозиуме.

A noun referring to a song, sometimes improvised, that was traditionally sung by guests at a banquet or symposium.

  1. Banquet songC2formal

    A song, often improvised, sung by guests at a banquet or drinking party in ancient Greece.

    ruЗастольная песня

    • The guests sang a scolion in honor of the host.
    • Ancient Greek banquets often featured a scolion performed by the attendees.
    • He recited a scolion he had composed on the spot.