Air

(Ger. Melodie’, Wei'se, Sing’ weise Fr. air, mélodie; Ut. a’ria.) 1. A rhythmical melodious series of single tones in a metrical (symmetrical) grouping easily recognizable by the ear; a tune or melody.—2. The highest part ina aarmonized composition... Vational air, a nig! become thoroughly popular through long usage and peculiar fitne , eran as a national emblem, and performed at public festivals, etc.