part-song

noun

Definition of part-songnext
as in folk song

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  1. folk song
  2. art song
  3. solo
  4. chorus
  5. rocker
  6. chant
  7. serenade
  8. round
Noun
  • This could include transforming a folk song into a dance track or making one artist appear to cover another artist’s music.
    — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Bass went on to quietly copyright the unpublished folk song himself.
    — Jason Miller, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of folk song
Noun
  • More indebted to the classical art song tradition, those pieces were, in some cases, intended for a fuller ensemble treatment.
    — Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of art song
Noun
  • As the breakout star of the Supremes and later a solo sensation, Diana Ross proved herself a force to be reckoned with.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
  • While many musicians pursue solo careers after leaving their groups, Boyd is determined to build both identities simultaneously, finding fulfillment in the freedom of standing on her own and the familiarity of creating alongside her family.
    — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of solo
Noun
  • The speaker was capable of producing some pretty deep bass and hit all the bass notes that play throughout much of the verse and chorus, except for the very lowest note.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Shimmy helms chorus duties before passing the baton to Future, who shades a woman he’s done with.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • Lenny Kravitz fans experienced quite the scare on Sunday afternoon after the rocker was rumored to be aboard a private plane that crashed in Greenacres, Florida, in Palm Beach County.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This week, Gracie Abrams gives us a taste of fury from the deluxe edition of Daughter From Hell, Cardi B joins Daddy Yankee for sultry bachata, and Dominic Fike calls up indie rocker Grace Ives for a soulful cut from his newest project.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of rocker
Noun
  • The single begins with Timothée Chalamet humming before ascending into the war chant.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The chant went on for multiple other promises focused on working people.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of chant
Noun
  • That particular task includes an impromptu duet from Animashaun and Nash, who get up on stage — designed to resemble a smoky, basement comedy club in Soho — and serenade this very game audience.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The first was a soulful serenade by Jessie Murph—another one of Bailey Carbone’s clients.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of serenade
Noun
  • The $500 million financing round was led by Magnetar, with participation from ICONIQ, Origin Ventures, Ridgeline Partners and Trinity Capital.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The 25-year-old former 19th-round draft pick hit 25 home runs and 29 home runs in 125 games between three levels.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of round
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