songlike

adjective

Definition of songlikenext
as in rhythmic

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  1. rhythmic
  2. lyrical
  3. lyric
  4. songful
  5. lilting
  6. harmonic
  7. orchestral
  8. polyphonic
Adjective
  • Piezoelectric generators are particularly attractive for implants because the body is constantly moving, from the expansion and contraction of the lungs to the rhythmic beating of the heart.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Shifting between precision and improvisation, each rhythmic mark registers its own time signature.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • The thing was to be able to do it artsy-fartsy, slick, lyrical, and whatever the [new] generation calls it.
    — Angel Diaz, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The new record reveals a deep reverence for an acutely lyrical branch of Atlanta rap.
    — Narsimha Gour Chintaluri, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Kaia’s post included photos and videos of her and her brother from childhood, along with a lyric essay about their relationship.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The protagonist, Mi-ja, is an older woman who starts to write lyric poetry.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 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
  • The service From the lilting sawatdeekas to the wai greetings at every turn—the service here is textbook Thai.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Her honeyed vocals are a powerful pairing for this track’s lilting, contemplative production.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of lilting
Adjective
  • Ziggy Marley was headlining the show with Burning Spear, and the air was thick with the sound of harmonic lineage.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But at times, the caliber of their technical and harmonic choices sounds arty and sophisticated.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • The emotions are real; the sentimental orchestral score by Joseph Trapanese goes overboard.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • By Sunday night, videos from both performances went viral on social media as online users marveled at the Spanish singer’s operatic vocals and orchestral melodies.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of orchestral
Adjective
  • His polyphonic paintings, made of marks unconfined by canvas or concept, almost demand of it.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In polyphonic music such as Bach, Van Bloss offers a superhuman degree of precision and individuality.
    — Mike Hamersly, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of polyphonic
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“Songlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songlike. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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