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part-song

noun

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as in folk song

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Yet no such regulation governs the people in the stands at these matches — with Irish fans typically singing the folk song Fields of Athenry during the haka in response, while England supporters opt for their rugby anthem, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 11 Sep. 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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Both choruses and quartets compete for the ultimate honor of being district and international champions.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
At first, the three first wives appear as a sort of Greek chorus, commenting on the actions of Bolanle’s lead character.

— Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

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Graham was most known for his performance as glam rocker Beef in De Palma’s 1974 rock musical horror Phantom of the Paradise.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
Hunting Gary Glitter follows the investigative reporters and police investigators who were instrumental in publicizing Glitter’s crimes — including how the rocker used his popularity and fanbase to pursue and abuse multiple girls.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rocker

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Then came the Rock Chalk chant, rolling through the heart of London and drawing another round of puzzled looks from people passing by.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
The central midfielder appeared to sarcastically applaud supporters, before repeating the actions of pointing to the sky and then making an eye-pointing gesture towards the section of the stand, off camera, from where the chant appears to emanate.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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In a crockery pot, my father steams cauliflower, stirring it round and round.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Following his arrest, authorities found a semiautomatic rifle, five rifle magazines, about 190 rounds of ammunition, pepper spray, an entrenchment tool, and about 30 knives, according to the affidavit.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026

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