used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
accompanimentsnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/
plural of “accompaniment” — an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
adaptingverbUS /əˈdæptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adapt” — make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
entertainersnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnərz/
plural of “entertainer” — a person who tries to please or amuse
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
infrequentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwəntli/
not many times
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
MINSTRELnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəl/
a singer of folk songs
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
minstrelsnounUS /ˈmɪnstrəlz/
plural of “minstrel” — a singer of folk songs
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
naturalnessnoun
the quality of being natural or based on natural principles
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
Negro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
quartettenoun
four performers or singers who perform together
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
singernounUS /ˈsɪŋər/
a person who sings
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
songsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
spontaneitynounUS /ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/
the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are entertainers in the real sense that they exhibit themselves and their art with all the naturalness and spontaneity possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
tunesnounUS /tuːnz/
plural of “tune” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes one singer goes alone, sometimes two, sometimes a quartette.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
TYPESnounUS /taɪps/
plural of “type” — a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading FOLK MINSTREL TYPES One of the most interesting of all the Negro’s secular songs is the folk minstrel type.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading Furthermore, such minstrels are not infrequently ingenious in composing new verses and adapting them to old tunes or to newly discovered ones.
migratory
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This minstrel song is similar to the original minstrel, in which one or more wandering musicians and songsters travel from place to place rendering song and music with varied accompaniments.
