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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This match has the potential to be symphonic, with Bartůňková’s swashbuckling attack meeting Andreeva’s counterpunching durability.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of symphonic

Adjective

How the band’s approach to recording has matured, and why Fairchild now cares more about emotion and connection than musical perfection.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
The daughter of music legend Johnny Cash and his first wife Vivian Liberto, Cash and her longtime musical collaborator and husband John Leventhal hit the road in August for a tour that kicked off in New York.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of musical

Adjective

Metalcore band brings gothic imagery, industrial influences and melodic elements.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026
Its core 1970s grinding yet melodic bluesy approach didn’t shift when synthesizers became the rage in the 1980s or when grunge overtook the rock world in the 1990s.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

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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