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
But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of insect welfare may be inherently less relatable than the idea that furry mammals or tuneful birds should be shielded from suffering, and the practicalities can be grim.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
The idea of insect welfare may be inherently less relatable than the idea that furry mammals or tuneful birds should be shielded from suffering, and the practicalities can be grim.
—Shayla Love, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025
There are also significant health benefits to be obtained from hearing different sounds of nature–tuneful bird songs in particular.
—Kathy Willis, WIRED, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tuneful
Adjective
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Finest City Brass & Percussion, a symphonic brass ensemble of 25-30 musicians, will perform new music for brass instruments and orchestral music adapted for large brass ensembles.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Following the addition of Lodge (as well as new guitarist and singer Justin Hayward), the band took a turn towards more symphonic, progressive and psychedelic rock.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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On October 10th, Questlove was honored with the third annual Peabody Trailblazer Award, recognizing specifically his work as a musical archivist, documentarian, and cultural steward.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Billboard Hall of Fame Award celebrates a career that extends beyond musical performance and takes into account the incredible influence the recipient enjoys as an artist globally in multiple fields, according to a press release.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But the whole album is a pretty great example of melodic rock.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both songs appear to be passionate ballads by the two impressive vocalists, with Erivo lending her melodic riff to Dorothy’s iconic line.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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On a recent Tuesday evening inside Michigan's largest synagogue, a couple of singers took the stage as a piano player opened with a melodious intro.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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Her natural and melodious style, so swift and unpretentious, bears death and danger on its wings.—
Rachel Cusk,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Tuneful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuneful. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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