as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
some especially tuneful songs have been written for this new animated film
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Recent Examples of tuneful
Parker and his team wanted a sense of heart conveyed through the playful, tuneful, unpolished score.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
One is a free or low-cost learning series about the composer-librettist pair, whose witty, tuneful works lampooned social climbers, the legal profession, the military, the class system and more.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
So go ahead and make your own playlist from these choices on Spotify or another streaming service and enjoy a tuneful Christmas day.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Ryan Davis, a singer and songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, makes tuneful, funny music that’s vaguely rooted in country and indie-rock, but also leaves room for hard left turns, including unforeseeable breakbeats.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Feb. 2026
One is a free or low-cost learning series about the composer-librettist pair, whose witty, tuneful works lampooned social climbers, the legal profession, the military, the class system and more.
—Theater Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026
So go ahead and make your own playlist from these choices on Spotify or another streaming service and enjoy a tuneful Christmas day.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Ryan Davis, a singer and songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, makes tuneful, funny music that’s vaguely rooted in country and indie-rock, but also leaves room for hard left turns, including unforeseeable breakbeats.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
Adjective
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That idea has led to a rigid view that symphonic pieces aren’t to be messed with.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The Coastal Communities Concert Band (CCCBand), an award-winning symphonic band of more than 70 musicians from throughout San Diego County, presented five scholarships at its annual Salute To Young Musicians concert on April 26, a news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Hosts, musical guests for rest of the season Who's hosting 'SNL' next week?—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Others, such as classical composer Florence Price and folk singer Granny Almeda Riddle, might not be as well known, but their talents and vision are nevertheless part of the musical tapestry that extends beyond the Natural State.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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But his more recent works, which the ballet mostly draws from, are more melodic and cinematic in scope.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.—
Logan S. James,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most critically imperiled are its endemic honeycreepers, bright and beautiful tropical songbirds that used to fill the forests with their melodious trill.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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