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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Hollow Knight’s award-winning composer, Christopher Larkin, brings melancholy melodies, symphonic strings and heart-thumping, soul strumming boss themes to the adventure.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025 -
Two of Beck’s more introspective studio efforts, the albums stand as companion pieces and lie at the heart of this summer’s orchestral run, one which wrapped up last week in San Francisco, making up the bulk of the setlist during the symphonic outing.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An adaptation of the the Broadway show, director Bill Condon's musical drama stars Tonatiuh as a gay window dresser named Luis who shares a cell with political prisoner Valentin (Diego Luna).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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But an ensemble piece was what was needed for a musical about people from all walks of life, in all manner of places, coming together and being met with kindness.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The last two Gojira albums, 2016’s Magma and 2021’s Fortitude, saw the band go in a more melodic direction without abandoning their sharp groove metal riffs.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The result is a melodic and atmospheric piece based on a hip-hop aesthetic with the romantic touch that characterizes Meme’s lyrics.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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And there’s a surplus-electronics sale, a boombox-building contest and food trucks, all set to the melodious commentary of local radio hosts Hoyt Smith and Sylvia Chacon.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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“Canorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canorous. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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