part-song

noun

Definition of part-songnext
as in folk song

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  1. folk song
  2. art song
  3. pop
  4. solo
  5. chorus
  6. rocker
  7. chant
  8. serenade
Noun
  • The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet, focuses on Dylan’s early 1960s transition from idiosyncratic singer of folk songs to internationally renowned singer-songwriter.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The pic charts the relationship between two young men who meet in 1916 and travel together to record the folk songs of their countrymen in rural New England.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of folk song
Noun
  • The music moves from inventive, engaging art song to smoldering improvisations in which Wilkins and his bandmates—anchored by his regular colleagues Micah Thomas on piano, Rick Rosato on bass and Kweku Sumbry on drums—push to the outer limits.
    Steve Hochman, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
  • As a map of Austin’s musical journey, the recital moved through spirituals and standard repertoire into 20th-century and contemporary art song and opera.
    Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
Definition of art song
Noun
  • The songwriting in pop has been incredibly inspiring over the past few years.
    Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In 2009, one of the biggest pops in WWE history happened when Hardy defeated Edge (Adam Copeland) and Triple H in a triple-threat match for the WWE Championship.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of pop
Noun
  • Some listeners described Kay as an egomaniac who coveted a solo show.
    Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
  • These are non-adjustable braided solo loops, although regular silicone rubber versions are also available on sale.
    Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of solo
Noun
  • For example, the synth hook in the intro melodically foreshadows lines two and four of the chorus vocal melody.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Doorbells tend to prompt dogs to bark, and a chorus of barking had the potential to throw off the opposing New Orleans Pelicans during trips to the free-throw line.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • The rocker is also stepdad to 25-year-old Atiana De La Hoya, Moakler’s daughter with Oscar De La Hoya, while the Kardashians star shares 15-year-old son Mason, 12-year-old daughter Penelope and 10-year-old son Reign with ex Scott Disick.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This week is an especially fruitful one for the band, as several collections from the rockers surge and prove their ongoing popularity.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of rocker
Noun
  • There were chants in support of Chelsea’s previous owner Roman Abramovich — as well as the club’s most successful head coach, Jose Mourinho — during the 90 minutes that February day.
    Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • At a pro-Palestinian street protest in Columbus, Ohio, last fall, demonstrators march to the rhythm of liberation chants, punctuated by occasional horns from passing cars.
    Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of chant
Noun
  • Cricket song rose from the grasses, from somewhere came the serenade of corncrakes and the distant snorting of a horse awakened from its slumber.
    Daniel Mason, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Brown and Davis danced to a serenade by their friend, Tony and Grammy winner Leslie Odom Jr., who was accompanied by Dr. Richard Schectman.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of serenade
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