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
  • But Jake Xerxes Fussell’s music, which draws heavily from nineteenth- and twentieth-century vernacular folk songs and archival field recordings, is idiomatic, and entirely his own.
    Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The vaguely bluesy folk songs courtesy of A.G. Cook put us in a place of longing from frame one.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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
  • With collectors ranging from royalty to celebrities like Justin Bieber, Shakira, and Bad Bunny, Jacob’s work has become synonymous with innovative pop culture reinterpretation.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The pop star, 35, recently spent a day at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 12 to spread some holiday cheer.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pop
Noun
  • Perry was also on hand to record the first time The Beatles worked together after their split for a song on drummer Ringo Starr's first solo album, Sentimental Journey.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • His performance on Her Loss, his collaborative album with Drake, and his most recent solo release, American Dream, which dropped in January and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart, have solidified the GRAMMY Award winner as one of the most respect rappers in his hometown.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of solo
Noun
  • The chords are the same in the verse and the chorus.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That lasting unity is reflected gorgeously in the song's chorus, as indie breakout MJ Lenderman joins Crutchfield over cozy banjo and guitars to deliver the richest harmonies of the year.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • In an early Christmas surprise, McCartney gifted fans at London's O2 Arena with a guest appearance from Starr, the famed drummer, and fellow British rocker Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones on Thursday night.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Moto boots are ready to hit the road or runway in supple calfskin leather, sensual suede takes on a life of its own in the form of fringe, and smooth studs appear more ritzy than rocker.
    Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rocker
Noun
  • The walls of Evin Prison have cracked because of the chants of these women.
    Christiane Amanpour, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The chants that got Hamada and scores of others killed ring through Damascus.
    Claire Harbage, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of chant
Noun
  • 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
  • The family-friendly event also features lucha libre, ballet folklorico, mariachi serenades, a free Kids Zone, giveaways, traditional Mexican food, margaritas and more.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of serenade
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