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reedy

[ree-dee] / ˈri di /












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The brief “Target Practice” opens the LP with a jaunty acoustic guitar figure and Mr. Picton’s somewhat reedy voice, and then adds a string section and massed voices that ratchet up the density and volume.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Lopez handed one to Juan Ballena, who immediately used it — a shrill, reedy blast soon answered by others.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

It is a little strange to see the presumptive mayor of New York City break bread with comedians like Mullen and Halkias in the reedy territory in which they operate.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2025

A fairly reedy warble emerged, which Goldie ignored.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Old Takawira sang in a reedy voice as his son played an mbira, a hand piano.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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