CAROL is a term that can refer to several different types of musical compositions. A BALLAD is a slow, narrative SONG, usually with a poetic structure and often accompanied by a guitar or piano. A CANTICLE is a religious SONG or HYMN, typically from the Bible. A MELODY is a sequence of notes that make up a musical phrase or tune. A HYMN is a religious SONG of praise, usually sung in church. To SING is to produce musical tones with the voice. A SONG is a short musical composition for voice or voices, typically with words and a repeating MELODY. TIS is an abbreviation for 'It Is, ' which is often used in carols. NOEL is a French word meaning 'CHRISTMAS, ' and is often used in carols. TIM is an abbreviation for 'The Infant Messiah, ' which is also often used in carols. Joyceoates is a combination of the words 'JOY' and 'Oates, ' which is a reference to the popular CHRISTMAS carol 'JOY to the World.' Seatinabaywindow is a combination of the words 'SEAT' and 'Bay Window, ' which is a reference to the popular CHRISTMAS carol 'Deck the Halls.' Broadwayschanning is a combination of the words 'BROADWAY' and 'Channing, ' which is a reference to the popular CHRISTMAS carol 'Have Yourself a Merry Little CHRISTMAS.'