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
  • 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
  • Randy Arozarena hit a two-run homer and Julio Rodríguez connected for a solo shot off New York starter Will Warren in the first.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In delas Alas’ Ina Montecillo, a solo parent who will stop at nothing to provide for her 12 children, Deramas found one of his most iconic and beloved protagonists.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of solo
Noun
  • In group sessions, where Cody typically doesn’t say much, the others speak for what Cody might be going through, Greek chorus-style.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Their chorus of howls and yowls was all that kept them connected to the hunters who lagged far behind.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • Mohegan Sun Arena was the backdrop Saturday for the legendary rocker, Billy Idol.
    — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Haim rocker stars alongside Ziwe as a bouncer who is unimpressed with Owen’s outfit to the glitzy event.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of rocker
Noun
  • The viral reel that originated the chant features two women, who seem to be in their early 20s, dressed in casual streetwear, leading the chant while a man holds a poster depicting Modi as a little monkey.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Whichever one has the most annoying supporter chant, obviously.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of chant
Noun
  • 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
  • Some produce more conventional results like synthesizers, while others harness vintage Furby toys to surreally serenade listeners.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of serenade
Noun
  • Barron, last year’s first-round pick, nearly had a second interception minutes later, but the ball squirted through his hands.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The Bengals traded their first-round pick to the Giants to get Lawrence, while Allen signed during free agency after playing for the Vikings last season.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of round
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“Part-song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/part-song. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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