Song

[sɒŋ] or [sɔŋ]

Definition

(noun.) the act of singing; 'with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates'.

(noun.) a short musical composition with words; 'a successful musical must have at least three good songs'.

(noun.) a distinctive or characteristic sound; 'the song of bullets was in the air'; 'the song of the wind'; 'the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead'.

(noun.) a very small sum; 'he bought it for a song'.

Edited by Daniel--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc.

(n.) A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.

(n.) More generally, any poetical strain; a poem.

(n.) Poetical composition; poetry; verse.

(n.) An object of derision; a laughingstock.

(n.) A trifle.

Checker: Tessie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Ballad, ditty, canticle, carol, canzonet.[2]. Lay, strain, poem, hymn, psalm, anthem.[3]. Poetry, poesy, verse, numbers.[4]. Trifle, small sum.

Edited by Colin

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Poem, lay, ballad, strain, ditty, carol, anthem, epic, lyric

Editor: Philip

Definition

n. that which is sung: a short poem or ballad adapted for singing or set to music: the melody to which it is adapted: a poem or poetry in general: the notes of birds: a mere trifle: (B.) an object of derision.—ns. Song′-bird a bird that sings; Song′book a collection of songs: a hymn-book; Song′craft the art of making songs skill in such.—adjs. Song′ful full of song: disposed to sing; Song′less wanting the power of song.—ns. Song′man (Shak.) a singer; Song′-sparr′ow the hedge-sparrow; Song′ster a singer or one skilled in singing esp. a bird that sings:—fem. Song′stress; Song′-thrush the mavis or throstle.—Song of Songs or of Solomon Canticles; Songs of degrees (see Degree).—Old song (see Old).

pa.t. of sing.

Editor: Patrick

Examples

Editor: Meredith

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