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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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warbles

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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
  • Delivered with third-rail voltage rock ‘n’ roll, or sweet, heartbreaking, lush, symphonic melodies, either version of the man’s music is classic.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Three songwriters from each category will be selected, celebrating artists whose lyrics and melodies have made a lasting impact on music.
    Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
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  • According to the lawsuit, the pair filed notices of termination in 2022 to reclaim the rights to those songs, which were released by its subsidiaries Next Plateau London Records.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.
    Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • For over 50 years, it’s been the morning soundtrack of childhood, making its bright colors, belly laughs and sing-along tunes a cozy ritual for many.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Even the earliest Talking Heads tunes contain an uncanny, almost alien quality.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
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