Word: blatant
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...remedy does not appear to be in going to the time and expense of orchestrating songs that in the opinion of the Committee were inferior to those selected. The competition is nominally closed, but it is not yet too late to put into use words that are dignified--not blatant and boastful--to be sung to some tune that we all know; nor is it too late for men of musical ability to make an effort to turn out a song that will take its place among those of which we are justly proud...