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part-song

noun

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as in folk song

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Scotland changed its anthem to ‘Flower Of Scotland’ — a folk song written in the 1960s, and whose lyrics take occasional aim at its neighbour and old enemy to the south — across their sports teams in the 1990s.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026
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

Definition of folk song

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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

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When late summer rolls around, Taylor Fritz joins a chorus of Americans in extoling the virtues of hard courts and talking about how the North American swing is his favorite time of year.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In the wake of Thursday’s ruling, a chorus of Missouri Republicans have attacked the court over its decision.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

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Our favorite finds include a foldable Adirondack chair that’s 46% off and a cocoon-like papasan rocker for under $100.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2026
The shoe has a rocker forefoot that propels you forward and keeps you feeling fast and light.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rocker

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Well, the internet cooked up the idea that the chant originated from late-1800s and early-1900s imagery and stories that depicted Black children being used as bait to catch alligators.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Wrexham started the night being serenaded with a chant questioning their Welshness.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of chant

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The situation flipped with the Pentagon’s next round of launch procurement in 2025, when SpaceX won the lion’s share.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Some of the top contenders are already coming into the ceremony as winners after the first round of awards were handed out earlier this month.

— Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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