To sound.To sing or play in snatches, and with easy, tripping grace, as a song or a tune; utter or pour forth with sprightliness, animation, or gaiety.To sing or play a tune in a sprightly, tripping manner; utter musical sounds flowingly and cheerfully.To do anything with dexterity or quickness; spring; hop.n. A snatch of a cheerful, lively song; a short, smooth-flowing, tripping air or tune.n. Hence Cadence; rhythmic swing or flow.To sway up and down, as a bird on a spray.