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plain·tive [ˈpleɪntɪv] ADJ (wistful)

plaintive

plaintive voice

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There is much less distortion and instrumental chaos and more emphasis on concentrated song structures with plaintive, hummable melodies. en.wikipedia.org

His early voice was described as flinty and tender, beseeching and plaintive. en.wikipedia.org

This 256-measure chaconne takes a plaintive four-bar phrase through a continuous kaleidoscope of musical expression in both major and minor modes. en.wikipedia.org

His tone is singularly effective--wild, plaintive, thoughtful, and in full accordance with his themes. en.wikipedia.org

Its plaintive and melancholic sound touches an emotional chord. en.wikipedia.org

It was no longer the loud, defiant howl, but a long, plaintive wail. en.wikipedia.org

The plaintive mood was reintroduced in the 2nd waltz section before an exuberant 3rd section. en.wikipedia.org

It was identical to plaintive at first and receded into legal usage with the -iff spelling in the 15th century. en.wikipedia.org

Standing against a weathered fencepost, he's shown looking up with a plaintive look in his eye. en.wikipedia.org

A plaintive collection of songs which combine country with hints of blues, gospel and folk. en.wikipedia.org

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