CANOROUS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

canorous

adjective

kə-ˈnȯr-əs

Definition of canorous

as in symphonic

having a pleasing mixture of notes a canorous chorus of birdsong filled the morning air

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Central Market, released in 2009, proved that his idiosyncratic melodic sensibility could translate to a more symphonic setting, with the Wordless Music Orchestra giving his giddy, loop-heavy compositions a bustling, bristling density.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026
His symphonic tour has created work for more than 250 classical musicians while opening the stage to music students and professional orchestras.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of symphonic

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Warchus says the pair spent a couple of years weighing whether to attempt a musical version at all, wary of tampering with a project both are proud of.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
My mother's people are very musical, so that really got us through a lot of hard times.

— Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of musical

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Over the course of about a half hour on stage, Shonen Knife fed their Ramones like punk sensibility through a Beach Boys lens, producing a unique brand of jangly, melodic, hooky punk rock complete with gorgeous live harmonies.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Angels is relentless, melodic, and aggressive—Pocket Pet and Achilles are standouts—a darkly feverish run of glitchy and tense soundscapes.

— Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of melodic

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But any of its musical sequences, especially those featuring Garland’s sterling and melodious voice, is still guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps for decades to come.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
The cows are pampered with melodious poetry describing their beauty and calling them by their names.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026

Definition of melodious

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