partimen

/pɑrˈtiːmən/

Definitions

1. noun

An old form of part-song or a vocal composition for several voices.

“The choir performed a beautiful partimen from the 16th century.”

2. proper noun

Partimen, a medieval musical form.

“The musicologist studied the evolution of partimen in the Middle Ages.”

Synonyms

  • part-song
  • vocal composition

Antonyms

  • instrumental music