as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a canorous chorus of birdsong filled the morning air
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Adjective
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Pepper’s—and the music overflowed with vision, meaning, and symphonic drama.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
24 May 2026 -
Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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And Wu-Tang Clan, who headlined the Game 4 halftime show at Madison Square Garden, will take the stage for a musical performance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Several musical concerts have been held on the South Lawn, including Elton John in 2022.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The 306-page book use solos by Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis and other jazz immortals to provide melodic and rhythmic vocabularies for improvisation.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Its theme and melodic line have a retro, catchy quality, the kind that naturally evokes emotional resonance.—
Billboard China,
Billboard,
13 Nov. 2025
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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December’s a celebratory month showcasing our melodious melting pot of traditions, cultures, and creativity.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Dec. 2025
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“Canorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canorous. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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