Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cantatas
Noun
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Kretzmer-Seed felt strongly about the inclusion of psalms from the Hallel service as well as a Spanish-Portuguese prayer for those in captivity, which was originally written for victims of the Spanish Inquisition.—
Marla Brown Fogelman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025 -
In addition to memorizing the Psalms, Buz had just completed another play.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The songs themselves drew inspiration from real Shaker hymns from the 1700s.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The group sang Christian religious hymns accompanied by a wailing violin, cello and an acoustic guitar.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The music, much of it consisting of Shaker spirituals rearranged by Daniel Blumberg (who won an Oscar for last year’s The Brutalist, directed by Fastvold’s husband and co-writer Brady Corbet), is lyrical, emotional, sometimes even angry.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Italian brainrot anthems infest Spotify Viral 50 charts across the world, from Denmark to Sweden to Peru to the Czech Republic.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is a stiff-upper-lip-ness to their personal and stage personas that gives at least the appearance of an edge to the anthems.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Whether leading her trio through sultry ballads or high-energy swing numbers, Riketté always delivers a performance that’s both nostalgic and fresh.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the early days of my career, there were a lot of ballads in my repertoire and the audience was mainly seated at my shows.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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She’s best known for her enthusiastic and approachable ditties on key subjects, like potty training.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cantatas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cantatas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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