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part-song

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Definition of part-song

as in folk song

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Noun

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

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

Perhaps you’re used to ordering omelets alongside bacon and hash browns for brunch, but this hearty egg dish is also an ideal solo supper.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Wilson then continued on her solo career, becoming one of the top jazz singers of the 1990s, and continued to mix jazz with blues, country and folk music throughout her career, her website and Blue Note Records noted.

— Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of solo

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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

Definition of chorus

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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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Major returned afterward for a solo serenade to close his fourth straight win.

— Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026
The visit opened with a photocall at a Beijing courtyard centered on a maple tree more than a 100 years old, where Thomas, Theron and Damon surprised Nolan with a birthday cake and led a serenade for the director.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of serenade

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The hot stretch propelled the Phillies into the National League’s top wild-card spot, which would come with home-field advantage in a best-of-three first-round playoff series.

— Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, Kravitz rocked black backless slip-ons with a similar round toe.

— Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

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