prick

1. As a noun, the head of a note, hence 2. as a verb, to write music. prick-song. The first written music, in contrast with improvised music. 3. The counterpoint written to a cantus firm us. priére (pri-ir’), F. Prayer. prima (pré’-ma), I. First, principal. dap. From the beginning. p. buffa. Leading woman in comic opera.