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as in ballads
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in poetries
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of songs
The show is designed to teach life skills through music, from trying new veggies to winding down for bed, with songs and content that have become a go-to resource for millions of parents looking to learn and bond with their children.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Clocking in at nearly two hours and 31 tracks, Red Dragon gathers rare archival recordings that never got an official release alongside some new songs.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
How are songs chosen for the National Recording Registry?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Naturally, Gutman will be singing some Neil Diamond songs during the show.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Both songs were inescapable at their respective peaks and received the loudest reactions of the night.
—Eden Dinneen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
At the time, Perry had written a couple of songs, but wasn’t planning a full-length record.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Begin by pitching your songs to smaller, independent playlists or by contacting curators directly.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2026
In fact, she’s been struggling to write songs for several years due to the traumatic experience of being raped in high school.
—Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Clocking in at nearly two hours and 31 tracks, Red Dragon gathers rare archival recordings that never got an official release alongside some new songs.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 14 May 2026
How are songs chosen for the National Recording Registry?
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Naturally, Gutman will be singing some Neil Diamond songs during the show.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Both songs were inescapable at their respective peaks and received the loudest reactions of the night.
—Eden Dinneen, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
At the time, Perry had written a couple of songs, but wasn’t planning a full-length record.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Begin by pitching your songs to smaller, independent playlists or by contacting curators directly.
—Justin Grome, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songs
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Devin Archer richly interprets Emile’s romantic ballads, French accent and all, while Cindy Chang brings some honest dignity to Bloody Mary and Anthony Maggio’s Cabel goes far beyond the standard-issue tenor.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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From Croatian folk and Czech power ballads to Serbian prog-metal and Swedish techno, here’s a look at the runners and riders from worst to best.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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The literary début of the Auto-Beatnik, a machine that could compose five thousand poems in an hour or so, caught the attention of Time, Life, and the Times.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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All sorts of stories, narratives, poems, novels, memos, and other forms of writing are scanned.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Consisting of jamesjamesjames, Varg²™, Eurohead, and Skarp, the outfit nakedly endeavors to reappraise the richly earnest sounds of 2010s Swedish EDM, known for its pointillistic, high-octave melodies and counterpoints that, at their best, imbue big-room propulsion with butterflies in the stomach.—
Nathan Evans,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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The plaintive melodies are mournful yet comforting.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Rob turtled inside the plastic covering while viewers heard a soundtrack of tritely soulful country lyrics about being a house of cards that’s about to break.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Frank Sinatra would never have allowed that monster in the White House to use his music or put his lyrics in his mouth.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Billboard's Rap Digital Song Sales chart ranks the bestselling tunes that the music magazine and chart company classifies specifically as rap or hip-hop, and only those purchases made on platforms like iTunes are counted.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Plus, new tunes from Towa Bird, Kevin Morby, Becky G, Eartheater, and the Mountain Goats.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Blues developed after the Civil War (1861–65) and was influenced by 19th-century work songs and field hollers, minstrel show music, ragtime, and church music such as spirituals and hymns, as well as the folk and popular music of white Southerners.—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
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The inspiring and idiosyncratic debut from a 53-year-old priest in Greece pinballs between drone metal and techno Christmas carols, field recordings and hymns.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Tony nominee Marla Mindelle, who plays Céline, is an estimable loon — a loon with enviable comedic chops and glorious vocals.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
15 May 2026
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Condenser microphones are better for capturing quieter, more precise audio like vocals in a studio setting.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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Commercial news bulletins are generally shorter than news bulletins on public or community stations and can also feature advertisements and jingles.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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The most immediate disruption may appear in commercial niches such as advertising jingles or podcast themes.—
Steven Melendez,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songs. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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