roundelay

noun

Definition of roundelaynext
as in chorus

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Recent Examples of roundelay Joining as a permanent member in 1971, Christine McVie weathered a roundelay of lineup changes within Fleetwood Mac that saw the departures of guitarists-singers-songwriters Jeremy Spencer and Danny Kirwan and the ascent of American singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Welch. — Chris Morris, Variety, 30 Nov. 2022 But as her success spikes exponentially, so does the film's momentum, shifting toward the more familiar touchstones of a traditional music doc: The smear of foreign cities seen through a town-car window; the endless roundelay of interviews, meet-and-greets, and promo signings. — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 25 Feb. 2021 The other two notable participants in the nearly farcical roundelay of romances are Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm (Cooper Grodin) and his wife, Charlotte (Sierra Boggess). — Charles Isherwood, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roundelay
  1. chorus
  2. glee
  3. serenade
  4. lullaby
  5. ballad
  6. madrigal
  7. ditty
  8. chant
Noun
  • Nobody was playing this kind of tight, Byrds country rock—short songs with sweet harmonies and big choruses.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This was a frequent chorus from my siblings and me as children, as our grandmother pottered about the kitchen chewing on a stick that looked a bit like sugarcane, fixing a drink brewed with honey and lemon.
    — Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of chorus
Noun
  • Trump and Vance, in one fell swoop, managed to embolden our adversaries (not just Russia — all of them watched this spectacle with glee) and alienate our staunch European allies.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
  • An emotional dela Fuente cried tears of joy while Ho and other Mills players jumped with glee at halfcourt.
    — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of glee
Noun
  • The trade deadline was so entertaining, that Mikko Rantanen decided to change jerseys twice in a week, leaving most experts claiming that this was the highest-profile player in NHL history to be traded midseason by two serenade teams.
    — Tyler Small, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And sure enough, her nightly serenade continued without skipping a beat.
    — Steve Hartman, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of serenade
Noun
  • In a black-and-white Casablanca-esque clip posted Thursday (March 20), a fuzzy string lullaby plays over the sound of seconds ticking by on a stopwatch, which a man holds open on a wooden table.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Gaga delivers this Cole Porter classic like a lullaby, indulging in the beauty of the song’s composition rather than dwelling on the lyrics’ regret.
    — Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of lullaby
Noun
  • Its synch in the blockbuster film Ghost scared up new love for the ballad, sending the original version back to a No. 13 high.
    — Gary Trust, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In the span of a nearly two-hour showcase, Peluso nimbly maneuvered from genre to genre, with no limit on the number of twists: poignant power ballads, razor-sharp raps and salsa sequences with elements of Brazilian funk, EDM and bachata scattered throughout.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of ballad
Noun
  • The service and concert will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the church, 815 S. Washington St. Castle Singers are vocalists who perform a variety of chamber repertoire, varying from Renaissance madrigals and motets to contemporary pop and vocal jazz.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
  • At best, Gidden’s singing and arrangement of a Monteverdi madrigal achieve remarkable eloquence.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2021
Definition of madrigal
Noun
  • But around 2016, as Mood Machine details, Spotify developed the Perfect Fit Content initiative, partnering with licensing companies that paid studio pros to bang out easy-listening ditties for the streamer—in essence, replicating popular playlist sounds on the cheap.
    — Brad Shoup, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
  • As Taylor Swift looked on from the field, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end celebrated his team winning the AFC Championship following a tight battle with their frequent rivals, the Buffalo Bills, with a little ditty.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2025
Definition of ditty
Noun
  • During a halftime cheer, a prominent member of the Auburn family will hold up the letter N in the A-U-B-U-R-N chant.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The chants, cheers and band music from Tigers and Giants supporters in the right-field seats while their team bats has been a popular conversation among Cubs pitchers the last two days.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of chant

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