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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
  • Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit.
    Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Where sampling once meant reshaping older songs into something new, these artists often work more directly, pulling recognizable melodies, flows, and textures before placing them side by side.
    Keegan Brady, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Is that panic, when the flute trills high?
    Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
  • More than two dozen protesters lined the inside and hallway outside of Little’s office for hours, holding transgender rights signs and singing songs that could be heard throughout the Statehouse.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The couple hired Malé Girl Band, an all-female band, who played classical music during the ceremony and cocktail hour and more upbeat (and varied, as there was a Goo Goo Dolls moment) tunes for the party.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Roswell Music Festival With six adult contemporary bands performing in historic downtown Roswell, this music festival is all about the tunes.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Warbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warbles. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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