noun
air
A musical tune.
The violinist plays a gentle air from an old songbook.
Etymology
French air can name a tune as well as air. English borrowed this musical use for a melody, often one that can be sung or recognized on its own.
A musical tune.
The violinist plays a gentle air from an old songbook.
French air can name a tune as well as air. English borrowed this musical use for a melody, often one that can be sung or recognized on its own.