songlike

adjective

Definition of songlikenext
as in rhythmic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for songlike
  1. rhythmic
  2. lyrical
  3. lyric
  4. songful
  5. lilting
  6. harmonic
  7. orchestral
  8. polyphonic
Adjective
  • Andrés Tambornino’s rhythmic editing pulls together the disparate kinds of stock and material, helping to create a strong sense of forward momentum throughout.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting sound combines disco and psychedelic funk with Turkish melodies, rhythmic patterns and lyrics.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • And an extremely catchy German song has gone viral in part because its lyrical refrain sounds goofy to ears used to English.
    — Greg Myre, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026
  • For someone who performs in a mask and had often relied on metaphor to guide his lyrical decisions, his connection with his fans is unusually close.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Watch a lyric video, assembled from Super 8 footage of Prine on a family vacation in the early 1970s, below.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • On July 13, Grande all but confirmed their reconciliation in her lyric change.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • Bach was lively, supple, and, especially in the Larghetto, generous in its songful musicality.
    — Jeremy Eichler, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Sep. 2022
  • In the early going, some tender yet mystic motifs suggest the songful chromaticism of Olivier Messiaen.
    — Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2022
Definition of songful
Adjective
  • La Vierge de Fer contrasts the delicate fruit and a lily note with the screech of cold metal, sparkling aldehydes, and lilting sandalwood.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Dry farmed and organically grown, this sauvignon blanc is zesty, fresh and lilting with lovely notes of wet stone and citrus.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of lilting
Adjective
  • Each line of counterpoint, each aching harmonic turn, felt like a direct transmission from some higher dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
  • To protect harmless bugs, pets, and children, the drone analyzes the unique sonar signatures, such as wingbeat frequencies and harmonic structures.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • The sound design — marked by silences, ambient natural sounds such as snowfall and birdsong, the unhurried rhythm of speech, and an original score built on tranquil orchestral elements — amplifies the film’s contemplative tone.
    — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But what gave me the most challenges, excitement and joy has always been playing, especially orchestral.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestral
Adjective
  • The soundtrack—by the frequent Hans Zimmer collaborator David Fleming—is a delight, a polyphonic mood board of ghost-clangs, spooky bassoons, lyrical electro-motifs, and sighing sea themes.
    — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • The exhibition is divided into three parts, with each envisioned as a part of a polyphonic score existing within the larger symphony of Busan itself.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 8 July 2026
Definition of polyphonic
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“Songlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songlike. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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