Thesaurus results for FOLK SONG

folk song

noun

Definition of folk song

as in art song

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Recent Examples of folk song The Philly duo’s tender, faintly medieval-sounding folk song has its hands clasped and its heart on its sleeve. — Lily Goldberg, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 And a classic country-folk song is taking over World Cup stadiums. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 23 June 2026 There were maybe two or three simple lines in it and a great vocal melody, like a folk song, except electronic. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 17 June 2026 The University of Chicago campus was known at the time as a hotbed of passionate musicians who went to great lengths to discover and learn folk songs. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for folk song

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Noun

More indebted to the classical art song tradition, those pieces were, in some cases, intended for a fuller ensemble treatment.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
The concert celebrates spring and includes a mix of opera arias, art songs and musical theatre selections that are uplifting.

— Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2026

Definition of art song

Noun

As the breakout star of the Supremes and later a solo sensation, Diana Ross proved herself a force to be reckoned with.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
While many musicians pursue solo careers after leaving their groups, Boyd is determined to build both identities simultaneously, finding fulfillment in the freedom of standing on her own and the familiarity of creating alongside her family.

— Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of solo

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The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note.

— Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of chorus

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Lenny Kravitz fans experienced quite the scare on Sunday afternoon after the rocker was rumored to be aboard a private plane that crashed in Greenacres, Florida, in Palm Beach County.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
This week, Gracie Abrams gives us a taste of fury from the deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell, Cardi B joins Daddy Yankee for sultry bachata, and Dominic Fike calls up indie rocker Grace Ives for a soulful cut from his newest project.

— Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of rocker

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Pod Save America Was Cautiously Optimistic One of the sadder sidenotes of this blue wave was that The Late Show With Stephen Colbert had already bowed before Colbert could do a live show that was 87 percent cackling with glee.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Homerism was rampant on election night, and some talkers could hardly contain their glee.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

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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