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a comic song depending for its humorous effect on rapid enunciation of the words, occurring most commonly in comic opera and operetta.[1815-25]
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patter song — n. a musical comedy song with a simple tune and comic lyrics sung with great rapidity … English World dictionary
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patter song — noun Etymology: patter (II) : a song (as in musical comedy or comic opera) in which patter is used for humorous effect * * * a comic song depending for its humorous effect on rapid enunciation of the words, occurring most commonly in comic opera… … Useful english dictionary
patter-song — pattˈer song noun A comic song in which a great many words are sung or spoken very rapidly • • • Main Entry: ↑patter … Useful english dictionary
patter song — pat′ter song n. mad a comic song depending partly for its humorous effect on rapid enunciation of the words • Etymology: 1815–25 … From formal English to slang
patter song — /ˈpætə sɒŋ/ (say patuh song) noun a song, usually humorous, marked by a high rate of syllable articulation …
patter song — n. comic song depending for its humorous effect on rapid enunciation of the words … English contemporary dictionary
Patter — is a glib rapid speech, that accompanies and complements some actions, e.g., of an auctioneer, salesperson, caller (dancing), or comedian. It was a slang word for the secret or cant language used by beggars, thieves, Roma people, etc., hence the… … Wikipedia
Patter (disambiguation) — Patter may refer to one of the following. *Patter, a kind of speech *Patter song *Glasgow Patter (a.k.a. The Patter) … Wikipedia
