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as in ballads
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in poetries
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of songs
The night began with drag performers and opening band Japanese Breakfast, doing songs from their new Melancholy Brunettes and Sad Women.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Even those who have not heard the album's songs would recognize its cover, which has become a pop culture cornerstone.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to Underwood, James, who was a singer himself, worked with country music artists such as Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Kenny Chesney — about 300 songs in all — in a career that spanned two decades.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
James had more than 500 of his songs recorded for albums with combined sales of more than 110 million copies, according to his Grand Ole Opry biography online.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Across the span of one year in medical school, 33 of James’ songs were recorded in Nashville.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The Life of a Showgirl includes 12 songs, with Sabrina Carpenter featured on the title track.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
So, now going to the club with records playing, playing for kids that were not alive when some of these songs came out and watching a really great young DJ like Cosmo play this music from the same era with her own slant on it.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Henry decided to pursue music instead of film, with his songs appearing on the soundtracks of his mom’s movies, including Julie and Julia and Ricki and the Flash.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2025
Even those who have not heard the album's songs would recognize its cover, which has become a pop culture cornerstone.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025
In addition to Underwood, James, who was a singer himself, worked with country music artists such as Faith Hill, Martina McBride, and Kenny Chesney — about 300 songs in all — in a career that spanned two decades.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
James had more than 500 of his songs recorded for albums with combined sales of more than 110 million copies, according to his Grand Ole Opry biography online.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Across the span of one year in medical school, 33 of James’ songs were recorded in Nashville.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
The Life of a Showgirl includes 12 songs, with Sabrina Carpenter featured on the title track.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
So, now going to the club with records playing, playing for kids that were not alive when some of these songs came out and watching a really great young DJ like Cosmo play this music from the same era with her own slant on it.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Henry decided to pursue music instead of film, with his songs appearing on the soundtracks of his mom’s movies, including Julie and Julia and Ricki and the Flash.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for songs
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Whether leading her trio through sultry ballads or high-energy swing numbers, Riketté always delivers a performance that’s both nostalgic and fresh.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In the early days of my career, there were a lot of ballads in my repertoire and the audience was mainly seated at my shows.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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New and experienced poets can gather to read and share their poems.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Translation has been a core part of Sze’s practice, including a collection of his own translations of Chinese poems called The Silk Dragon II.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Our Song band will play German melodies, European harvest anthems and American pop hits.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Soundtracking Case’s words are windswept arrangements and contagious melodies where baritone guitar, violin swells, and steady percussion crumple up feelings of dread and anxiety.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sharing personal stories, song lyrics and her favorite poems, Hatmaker takes her reader on her journey through the grief, recovery and life rebuilding that has followed.—
Stephanie Gallman Jordan,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The record showcases a mix of Chaney’s influences ranging from hard country to bluegrass to grunge, and the lyrics are true-to-life.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The group of musicians behind him are no less powerful, pumping out high-voltage tunes that defy genre by blending rock, blues, pop, and everything within their orbit.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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The performance of jazz standards and original tunes by his quartet on the first night of the festival, in a cosy downstairs bar at the Archer Street club, was a real treat.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The songs themselves drew inspiration from real Shaker hymns from the 1700s.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The group sang Christian religious hymns accompanied by a wailing violin, cello and an acoustic guitar.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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With the band confirming Lingberg had already finished recording vocals for their new record, the next At The Gates LP will be a posthumous release for the legendary metal vocalist.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Aimer’s vocals resonate with the story of the Infinity Castle movie, filling the song with strength, determination, and vulnerability.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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That's right, the advertisements displayed across America's media landscape, including the ones with catchy jingles and celebrity appearances, are an exception, not the rule.—
Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D.,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The music then switches to the original Sex and the City opening and closing jingles as the credits begin to roll.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/songs. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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