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as in ballad
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 poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in dime
a very small sum of money
developers bought the land for a song
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as in poetry
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 song
Watch Sandler's full song, featuring Rosenthal's cameo, above.
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EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
In 1964, the Rolling Stones took a break from their first American tour to record several songs at Chess Records at 2120 S. Michigan Ave.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The many pages of song lyrics offered in this auction really give a sense of the intense working dynamic between us.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Their earliest videos include behind-the-scenes of their genre-blending process and remixes of popular Latin songs with new lyrics.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
In 1964, the Rolling Stones took a break from their first American tour to record several songs at Chess Records at 2120 S. Michigan Ave.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025
The many pages of song lyrics offered in this auction really give a sense of the intense working dynamic between us.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Their earliest videos include behind-the-scenes of their genre-blending process and remixes of popular Latin songs with new lyrics.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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His voice is notably more robust which makes for ballads that pack a much heavier punch than some of his earlier efforts in that space.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Levine, 45, impressively hit the high notes throughout the ballad.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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The task, after all—the business at hand—is to write a poem.—
Corey Seymour,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Her songs and underscoring are of a singular, reflective piece, with rich melodies and evocative arrangements and orchestrations — though the lyrics lean toward the generic.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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But surely there are other melodies our congregations can choose that will have similar impact.—
Mary Zamore,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Namely, making a downhill defender have to turn on a dime and sprint uphill, backpedaling between wing and prayer.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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Cumming investigated Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, known for her lavish international trips on the taxpayer’s dime and problems accurately reporting her finances.—
David Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Jan. 2025
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Revolutionary art, revolutionary poetry won’t patch the leak in the world.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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The performance will include poetry, music, dance and theater, and focus on creating an environment where all feel safe and heard.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Samberg hilariously jumped in to sing the Bradley Cooper half of the duet, but botched both the high notes and the lyrics before giving up.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Natalie Morales: And some of the lyrics — just excruciating.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The hymn originated as a poem written by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, with its verses paired with music composed by Johnson’s brother, John Rosamond Johnson.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 Feb. 2025
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The hymn was first written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in the late 1800s.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mom, Ferrell spent most of her free time outside and listening to music while singing along — sometimes commercial jingles, sometimes Nineties rock radio, sometimes Shania Twain.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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The song is supposedly about how corporations care more about profit than creativity but this song was made to be a commercial jingle, as this Quilted Northern commercial so aptly illustrates.—
SPIN Editors,
SPIN,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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