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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
But those are two very different movies, and there aren’t enough achingly tender John Prine songs in the world to paper over the gap between them.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Who would have thought a suite of songs that cover being annoyed at TV chef Jamie Oliver and some rich Tesla driver moving into an old flame’s flat would be so comprehensively devastating?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Acidification reduces the pH of seawater, which also diminishes sound absorption, so the stain of ship’s engine noise spreads further, muffling the songs of humpbacks and the codas of sperm whales.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
While making some of the most recognizable pop songs in music history, Taylor Swift also became one of the most recognizable women in the celebrity sphere, a title that on many occasions has nearly cost her life.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Out of jail and no longer a member of the FLDS church, Bistline is looking forward to her future and has been recording songs and shooting a music video.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The musician and writer represents himself on social media with pictures of Corbin Bleu from High School Musical and crafts songs fraught with unanswered questions about religion and young adulthood.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
And on Wednesday, the four Artemis II astronauts finally gave some insight into the stories behind the songs.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
Who would have thought a suite of songs that cover being annoyed at TV chef Jamie Oliver and some rich Tesla driver moving into an old flame’s flat would be so comprehensively devastating?
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Acidification reduces the pH of seawater, which also diminishes sound absorption, so the stain of ship’s engine noise spreads further, muffling the songs of humpbacks and the codas of sperm whales.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
While making some of the most recognizable pop songs in music history, Taylor Swift also became one of the most recognizable women in the celebrity sphere, a title that on many occasions has nearly cost her life.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
Out of jail and no longer a member of the FLDS church, Bistline is looking forward to her future and has been recording songs and shooting a music video.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
The musician and writer represents himself on social media with pictures of Corbin Bleu from High School Musical and crafts songs fraught with unanswered questions about religion and young adulthood.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
And on Wednesday, the four Artemis II astronauts finally gave some insight into the stories behind the songs.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songs
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In between are lush and smoky country ballads shot through with irresistible melodies.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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His poems employ numbers significant to Dine (Navajo) thought and ways of life.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elsewhere on the project, Bowlin, aided by producer David Ferguson (Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson), moves between honky-tonk-laden melodies and murder ballads, sometimes even dipping his toe into the sphere of alternative rock.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Newman often seems to be reciting his lyrics, even incanting them, reverent and repetitive.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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At times, that means dense lyrics that almost feel unwieldy, which Taub cleverly addresses early on.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the grub, the event will also feature live music including the jazz tunes of Jeff Bordes, who will perform on-stage in the plaza.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once customers are seated and have ordered, a rolling robot blasting energetic tunes will turn the corner with their uncooked items.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Liberty City rapper born Maurice Samuels isn’t exactly belting out church hymns.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The singer, known for her powerhouse vocals and acrobatic stage shows, dipped her toe into hosting duties back in March by guest-hosting The Kelly Clarkson Show.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Labrinth, the British singer and songwriter whose ethereal vocals have served as Euphoria’s musical identity, will not feature in Season Three of the HBO hit, Rolling Stone has confirmed.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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The jingles and sounders used to identify CBS News network programming heard on the stations for decades have also been part of the listening experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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And expect a few jingles from the Fab Four.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songs. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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