warbles 1 of 2

plural of warble
as in melodies
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistled a cheerful warble as he strolled down the street

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warbles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of warble
as in trills
to sing with the alternation of two musical tones the skylark warbled prettily outside our window

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Noun
  • From her home in Puerto Rico, iLe spoke to Rolling Stone about the key to preserving the essence of her favorite tunes, and the sweet bolero melodies that can transport you into another world.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
  • In addition to her iconic quippy lyrics and catchy melodies, Taylor Swift is an expert on fall fashion.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Hansen Yang – hounded by over a dozen Chinese media members there to chronicle his every move – launched jumpers while Mandarin pop songs blared through the arena.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of the traditional alternation of sung-text recitative and arias (songs), verismo operas are more seamless in how songs are interwoven with the story.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • All the while, the aspirator runs quietly and plays gentle tunes to keep mom and the baby relaxed, keeping stress to a minimum.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • From her home in Puerto Rico, iLe spoke to Rolling Stone about the key to preserving the essence of her favorite tunes, and the sweet bolero melodies that can transport you into another world.
    Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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