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noun

Definition of jinglesnext
plural of jingle
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as in rattles
a series of short high ringing sounds the jingle of change in my pocket

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as in ballads
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment loved that jingle in the commercial for the fast-food place

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jingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of jingle
as in clinks
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked

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  1. ballads
  2. songs
  3. lyrics
  4. vocals
  5. anthems
Noun
  • The group also stood out from the pack in its projection of feminist strength; while many TRL-era starlets released moony-eyed ballads declaring devotion to their men, Destiny’s Child seemed far more comfortable singing about demanding more from them, or not needing them at all.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Since the first Disney feature animation in 1937, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, these songs have taken on a myriad of forms, from silly tunes about cleaning up to dramatic ballads concerning a primal human need for something more.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of ballads
Noun
  • Dylan played two acoustic songs at Newport following his electric set.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here are the 30 best songs and 20 best albums of 2024.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of songs
Noun
  • Here are five other movies about the magisterial singer-songwriter whose life and lyrics have forever expanded the contours of American music.
    Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What the three of them have in common to me is a completely seamless, effortless vacillation between the most dark and depressing [lyrics] and the absolute silliest and funniest.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyrics
Noun
  • Icky Thump, their sixth and final studio album, won best alternative music album and the title track took home the award for best rock performance by a duo or group with vocals at the 50th annual Grammys.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
  • For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of vocals
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  • Now, Shimmy’s druggy earworms and tropical two-step anthems are the gold standard of South Florida rap.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Deadheads were blown away during the first residency by four-hour shows that perfectly blended the group’s beloved hippie anthems with high-resolution digital psychedelia projected onto the one-of-a-kind venue’s immersive dome.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of anthems
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