scolion

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scolion

A guest sings a cheerful scolion at the banquet table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A scolion is a song, sometimes composed or improvised spontaneously, that is sung by guests during a banquet or feast. It is a form of convivial entertainment, often involving a passing of the lyre or a myrtle branch from singer to singer.
Usage
  • The term scolion is used in historical and literary contexts to describe a specific type of participatory song from ancient Greek symposia.
  • It refers to the song itself, not the act of singing it.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • In classical scholarship: A scolion is studied as a genre of lyric poetry, providing insight into Greek social customs and oral poetic traditions.
  • Metaphorical use: Rarely, it can be used metaphorically for any series of short, impromptu contributions in a social setting.
    • The after-dinner conversation turned into a scolion of humorous anecdotes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Skolia (n): This is the plural form of scolion.
    • Several skolia from the event were later recorded by historians.
Synonyms
  • Convivial song: A song sung in a festive, social gathering.
  • Table song: A song sung during a meal.
  • Drinking song: A song associated with feasting and drinking, though a scolion may have a wider range of themes.
Notes on Meaning
  • The core meaning of scolion is tied to its specific cultural context: an ancient Greek banquet. It is not a general term for any song sung at a modern dinner party.
  • It implies a degree of improvisation or personal composition, distinguishing it from a pre-written, formal hymn or performance.
scolion

A guest sings a cheerful scolion at the banquet table.

Noun
  1. a song (sometimes improvised) sung by guests at a banquet

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