banquet song
Definition
Noun: A song, sometimes created spontaneously, performed by guests during a formal dinner or feast.
Usage
The term "banquet song" specifically refers to a musical performance that is part of the entertainment at a celebratory or formal meal. It emphasizes the communal and often improvised nature of the performance by the attendees themselves. * After the main course, several guests stood up to perform a heartfelt banquet song in honor of the newlyweds. * The tradition of the banquet song dates back to ancient feasts where poetry and music were shared among those at the table.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural or historical tradition: The concept of a "banquet song" is often discussed in the context of historical practices, such as in ancient Greek symposia or medieval halls, where songs were integral to the dining experience.
- The epic contains descriptions of heroic banquet songs sung in the mead hall.
Variants and Related Words
- Table song: A less common synonym that directly references the setting of the performance.
- Convivial song: A broader term for a merry song sung in a festive, social gathering, which could include a banquet.
- After-dinner speech: A related concept of post-meal entertainment, but in spoken rather than sung form.
Synonyms
- Convivial song
- Drinking song (specifically when associated with toasts and alcohol)
- Festive song
Related Idioms or Phrases
- To raise a song: An archaic or literary phrase meaning to begin singing, often in a group setting like a banquet.
- As the evening wore on, the lord raised a song of old victories.
Noun
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a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet
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