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Glee

a musical composition for voices in harmony, consisting of two or more contrasted movements, with the parts so contrived that they may be termed a series of interwoven melodies.

It may be written for three or more voices, either equal or mixed; but it is es, either equal or mixed; but it is necessary that there should be only one voice to a part. It may be designed with or without instrumental accompaniment, and set to words in any style. As a composition the position the glee appears to have hisfollowed the catch.

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