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Definition of warblesnext
plural of warble
as in melodies
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistled a cheerful warble as he strolled down the street

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verb

present tense third-person singular of warble
as in trills
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones the skylark warbled prettily outside our window

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Noun
  • 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
  • The plaintive melodies are mournful yet comforting.
    Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • Is that panic, when the flute trills high?
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Warbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warbles. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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