Lay and Strain

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Lay

Lay noun - A rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect.
Usage example: the minstrel strummed a cheerful lay on his lute
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Strain is a synonym for lay. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead the word "Lay" as a noun or a verb.
Nearby Words: laying, laid

Strain

Strain noun - A rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect.
Usage example: the strain of an old Irish ballad rose up from the revelers downstairs
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Lay is a synonym for strain in melody topic. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead the word "Strain" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as tune.
Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

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soul lay soul strain soul
body lay body strain body
hand lay hand strain hand
eyes lay eyes strain eyes
Other words: ears.
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