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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
  • From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Is that panic, when the flute trills high?
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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