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  • noun The state or quality of being catchy.

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Examples

  • But if touched by verve and savvy, catchiness is an asset.

    Sarah Blasko: An Intimate Voice, An Inventive Sound 2010

  • The music makes sure to delineate verse, chorus and briefly pretty bridge, and to repeat them in the name of catchiness.

    NYT > Home Page By JON PARELES 2011

  • The music makes sure to delineate verse, chorus and briefly pretty bridge, and to repeat them in the name of catchiness.

    NYT > Home Page By JON PARELES 2011

  • And I’d argue that the one song that rivals ‘Soul Meets Body’ for pure, summery catchiness is The NP’s ‘Use It.’

    The Music Never Stops 2005

  • This isn't intended to be introspective art rock, so 'catchiness' is definitely a valuable quality.

    SparkPlugged 2009

  • The article goes on to examine how the need to master some games is more akin to the "catchiness" of a song than an addiction.

    Slashdot: Science 2009

  • The concept of 'catchiness' aside, it would be fine if the song was progressive, but with the exception of the aforementioned instrumental section, this is a very straightforward hard rock song.

    Latest reviews @ Progarchives.com, the ultimate progressive rock music website 2009

  • "catchiness" only comes into play with repeated listens, as one absorbs the layers of nuance creeping underneath the dissonance.

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2009

  • The best part (aside from its undeniable catchiness) is that it's not just another bashing -- Sheehan actually gets a kick out of the "raving mad" Senate candidate and will fondly remember her (as long as she doesn't win).

    Ode To Christine O'Donnell Captures All Her Ridiculousness In Song (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

  • The best part (aside from its undeniable catchiness) is that it's not just another bashing -- Sheehan actually gets a kick out of the "raving mad" Senate candidate and will fondly remember her (as long as she doesn't win).

    Ode To Christine O'Donnell Captures All Her Ridiculousness In Song (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Team 2010

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