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 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 Gill gravitates toward old Punjabi music — the folk songs and ballads of artists like Kuldeep Manak and Yamla Jatt, whose music carries within it the myths, legends, and rural views of Punjab. — Gagandeep Singh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2026 The crowd began singing the folk song as the group watched and listened to the audience’s voices. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2026 Sonically, the track (produced and composed by Gavilan) is a melancholic grassroots folk song accompanied by weeping guitar riffs and a heart-pounding cajón. — Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for folk song

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Noun

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
Seriosa music, Indonesia’s unique adaptation of the Western art song, profoundly shaped his artistic identity.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025

Definition of art song

Noun

Designed for a calm, contemporary aesthetic, this elegant home—the right size for a solo traveler—is within walking distance of the town’s most popular attractions, including Les Halles de Biarritz.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 31 July 2026
The solo films are Columbia Pictures releases financed by Sony, with Marvel Studios acting as a creative manager, and handling MCU integration in the crossover films.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of solo

Noun

From his early days as a Rolling Stone to his wildly fascinating love life and eight children, the rocker, who turned 83 on July 26, 2026, has a legacy that will live on for generations to come.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
And what remains is all blacked out, except for the lower rocker covers and pushrod tubes – from the fork covers, the controls, the handlebar, the turn signals, the headlight bucket, the engine, exhaust, and even the rear fender struts.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026

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The viral reel that originated the chant features two women, who seem to be in their early 20s, dressed in casual streetwear, leading the chant while a man holds a poster depicting Modi as a little monkey.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Whichever one has the most annoying supporter chant, obviously.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of chant

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Much of Tulu literature and folklore has been preserved through oral tradition, especially epic ballads called paddanas.

— Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026
Some bottles just need extra time to reach their most potent peak, and the batshit ballad of Aunt Cheryl?

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 July 2026

Definition of ballad

Noun

Aegon cackles with glee as Tyland ducks to the ground and his enemies snap, crackle, pop in the night.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
To the director’s glee, modern audiences may be more uncomfortable with Erika and Elliot’s lopsided power dynamic than the sight of sweet-faced Hoffman in a pig mask and panties.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of glee

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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
The book will also be accompanied by a forthcoming lullaby written and performed by Mercer, extending the story beyond the page, while the audiobook edition will be narrated by the musician himself.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 15 July 2026

Definition of lullaby

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