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chanson

noun

Definition of chanson

as in madrigal

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Recent Examples of chanson Astra offers a more polished dance floor beneath its ceiling of fiber-optic stars, while Lola keeps jazz and chanson at conversational volume. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Above one entryway, a sword is lodged in the stone, said to have found its place there in the eighth century after being thrown more than 100 miles by Roland, the hero of the medieval chanson that bears his name. — Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026 There are intoxicating traces of chanson, jazz, chamber pop, and folk. — Pitchfork, 2 Dec. 2025 Spectacular to look at, the production is unfailingly exuberant, a parade of color and catchy chanson. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Nov. 2024 Audiard makes a case that the movie musical is the only genre that could have contained all this, enlisting nouvelle chanson artist Camille to write the songs and her partner Clément Ducol to compose the score. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 May 2024

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Noun

The concert will include Renaissance madrigals—one English and one French.

— Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
This is a lovely fundraiser to assist in the preservation of the cemetery, and the day is filled with master gardeners offering advice, madrigals singing, an archaeology talk, refreshments, kids’ activities and lots of lovely spring plants for sale.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025

Definition of madrigal

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The ballad requires more singing and less shouting — and featured a tattooed Lee playing a white upright piano splattered and streaked with fake blood.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2026
The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ballad

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Latin polyphony and motets are being sung at the Offertory and during the distribution of Holy Communion.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
Her husband, my grandfather, was not only a composer who wrote liturgical music, motets, symphonies, and string quartets but also a beloved music teacher who believed that music was as crucial to the development of the mind as math.

— Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024

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Gotta be honest, this instrumental version from one of those cover compilations of rock songs done lullaby-style for hipster parents is kind of great.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Reilly, who composed the song wholesale, seems content to swap his Satie-esque irresolution for something straightforwardly plaintive, like a lullaby.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

Definition of lullaby

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The Athletic has asked West Ham whether their fans could face punishment for singing the chant.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Songs or chants made up by Entrants are acceptable as long as they are performed live on the recording and Entrant notes in Entrant's submission form that the song/chant was composed by Entrant.

— August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of chant

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The rocker has continued to perform and advocate for diabetes awareness throughout a career that has included fronting Poison, starring on reality television and launching a successful solo career.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Def Leppard rocker Vivian Campbell says his cancer has returned.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of rocker

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The swaggering track, which sees the artists joining voices on the chorus, will get an official music video later today.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026
Styles went on to play two verses and choruses of the song, originally released in 1974, and told the crowd to sing along on the first chorus.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026

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