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

In addition to the main Galleries section, Frieze Abu Dhabi will also include a Focus section for solo or dual presentations of emerging artists with experimental practices.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
While their duets were often big radio hits, Parton’s solo singles didn’t chart as high at first.

— Kristin M. Hall, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of solo

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On a recent episode of Therapuss, all Jake Shane needed to say was the word Boston and the episode’s guest, singer Role Model, began to croon Lefty’s infectious chorus.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Owens went to the top rope, but Punk rolled out of the target zone to a chorus of boos.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chorus

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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 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 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

Noun

Other, less cartoonish responses have lingered on Cambridge’s comparable glee in brandishing Arday in the first place.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026
His earlier display of emotion made the song’s meaning hit even harder — and as the crowd erupted into jumps and shouts of glee, Smith stood there, a grin growing on his lipsticked mouth.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of glee

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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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