songful

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Harper moved to New York in 1966, when he was 23, and began turning heads with the piercing and songful cry of his saxophone.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2023

For all that techno-drama, it wound up being Mitchell who took the early, demonstrative lead in improvising — with some fluid, songful passages that added a depth of lyricism to the boisterous material for Signal.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2022

This is Mahler at his most songful and least angst-ridden.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2021

Mr. Peacock’s “raw charisma and fiery temperament could almost match Ayler in songful intensity,” pianist Ethan Iverson wrote in Jazz Times magazine in April.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2020

Meanwhile, his mother and Morgan continued their talk; but he could no longer hear what they said; the noise of the car and his uncle's songful mood prevented.

From The Magnificent Ambersons by Tarkington, Booth