banquet song

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Word: Banquet Song

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A banquet song is a song that is sung by guests at a formal meal or celebration, often known as a banquet. Sometimes, these songs are made up on the spot, which means they are improvised.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "banquet song" when talking about songs sung during a special meal or event. It often refers to joyful or celebratory songs.
• It’s common to perform a banquet song when people are gathered together, such as at weddings, parties, or formal dinners.

Example:

• "During the wedding reception, the guests surprised the newlyweds with a beautiful banquet song that they all sang together."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature or music discussions, you might talk about the cultural significance of banquet songs in different societies, or how they enhance the festive atmosphere during celebrations.

Word Variants:

• Banquet: A large formal meal for many people, often held to celebrate something.
• Song: A musical composition with lyrics, which can be sung.

Different Meanings:

• While "banquet song" specifically refers to a song sung at a banquet, the word "banquet" itself can refer to any large meal, and "song" can refer to any musical piece, not just ones sung at banquets.

Synonyms:

• Celebration song
• Festive song
• Toast song (if it’s sung as part of raising a toast)

Related Idioms:

• "Sing for your supper": This means to perform (often a song) in exchange for food or a meal, similar to how guests might sing at a banquet.
• "A song in my heart": This idiom means feeling very happy, which might be the mood during a banquet where songs are sung.

Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no direct phrasal verbs related specifically to "banquet song," but you might use phrases like:
  • "Break into song": To suddenly start singing, which could happen at a banquet when the mood strikes someone.

Academic

Noun

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

Synonyms

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