songlike

adjective

Definition of songlikenext
as in rhythmical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for songlike
  1. rhythmic
  2. lyrical
  3. lyric
  4. songful
  5. lilting
  6. harmonic
  7. orchestral
  8. polyphonic
Adjective
  • The driving force of the track is the rhythmic energy that infuses both its lyrics and beats, mixing percussion with horns in a way that feels at once classic and contemporary.
    Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024
  • New patterns, inspired by Minassian’s own work, include large-scale rhythmic motifs that reflect his belief in creating versatile, impactful pieces suitable for any space.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of rhythmic
Adjective
  • Now his Pulitzer winner, Nickel Boys, has been turned into an equally uncompromising yet at times surprisingly lyrical film directed by RaMell Ross.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But this sometimes makes remarkable lyrical feats feel a touch tried and true, like playing into the very old-head sensibilities that put it in contention for the same trophy as the Common and Pete Rock album, The Auditorium Vol.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Dance sections lacked charm; lyric passages were spiritless; the klezmer episodes in the third movement were strictly goyish.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Kelce’s first reaction to the lyric switch-up was caught in a video posted by a fan on TikTok.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • In the early going, some tender yet mystic motifs suggest the songful chromaticism of Olivier Messiaen.
    Seth Colter Walls, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Widmung as an encore, with natural, songful lyricism.
    Dallas News, Dallas News, 25 June 2022
Definition of songful
Adjective
  • Rory Kinnear gives him a lilting accent that makes Bombadil sound like a Cornish Forrest Gump.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The production design from Jennifer Williams also hits the mark perfectly, and veteran composer Thomas Newman not only contributes another lilting score, but also a haunting song (with lyrics by Palacio) sung by the young stars, as well as over the end credits.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of lilting
Adjective
  • There is, however, a harmonic tension at the heart of the conception, as semitone dissonances pierce the texture in almost every bar—F against E, D-sharp against E, C against B. As one of these twinges is resolved, another intrudes.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Concert tremor consists of low-frequency signals of extended duration with harmonic frequency peaks between 1 and 10 Hz, similar to the signals generated by volcanoes or trains.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 Mar. 2024
Definition of harmonic
Adjective
  • Plans major in music performance with the eventual goal to earn a full-time position as an orchestral trombone player.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Once More continues in the tradition of that record, compiling the duo’s finest Yuletide songs—Christmas Portrait is well represented—interwoven with sparkling orchestral arrangements and always centering Karen Carpenter’s hearth-warm voice.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of orchestral
Adjective
  • Every character in this story gets their own voice — the novel’s polyphonic structure comprises 21 first-person chapters, a daisy chain of regret, anger, humor and self-loathing.
    Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
  • At the heart of the exhibition is the collective creation of new vocal datasets—polyphonic AI models designed to handle and generate multiple distinct elements simultaneously.
    Nargess Banks, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of polyphonic
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