umpty

/ˈʌmpti/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of English folk ballad, particularly one concerning a character known as Little Musgrave or Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard

“The traditional English folk song ‘Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard’ is an example of an umpty.”

Synonyms

  • ballad
  • folksong

Antonyms

  • instrumental music