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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These are songs that iterate and elevate minor party fouls into dramas of symphonic proportion, arrangements that articulate the heightened emotions churning inside anxious minds.

— Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Building Space Pop Arrameia calls her current project Space Pop, a style built from cinematic electronic production, symphonic arrangement, live flute, and visual storytelling.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of symphonic

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The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Adapted from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hugely successful musical of the same name, the film was considered a critical and commercial failure despite its stacked cast — which also included James Corden, Idris Elba, Taylor Swift and others among Dench.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

This range gives his work room to move between club music, melodic influences, and records centered on relationships and life experiences.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Those collaborations helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most recognizable melodic voices even before the arrival of his first solo LP.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

The arrival of rental equipment struck a less melodious note, which the bride took as her cue to leave the men to the set-up and retreat to a common room dotted with beanbags and rugs.

— Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026
Each tube contained live birds — five Cuban bullfinches and six Cuban melodious finches, agents said.

— David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodious

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