song

noun

ˈsȯŋ

: the act or art of singing

: poetical composition

: a short musical composition of words and music

: a collection of such compositions

: a distinctive or characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird, insect, or whale)

: a melody for a lyric poem or ballad

: a poem easily set to music

: a habitual or characteristic manner

: a violent, abusive, or noisy reaction

put up quite a song

: a small amount

sold for a song

songlike

ˈsȯŋ-ˌlīk

adjective

Example Sentences

He sang a love song. The song was playing on the radio. The event was celebrated in song by a folk group. I could hear the song of a sparrow.

Recent Examples on the Web Start listening to a podcast or song then swipe up.

Joanna Stern, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Sporting events and parades often feature the national anthem, a song kids usually learn in elementary school.

Christina Barron, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 What does get her into that comfortable place is, among other things, tuning into wildlife, bird song and bike riding.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 Mitchell said to listen for the bridge after the song’s chorus.

Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Drake Milligan crooned his heart out on an original country song, while Golden Buzzer winner the Mayyas raised the bar on their synchronous choreography.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Performing with his live band and a group of string players, the former One Direction singer showcased an impassioned rendition of the anthemic song.

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Along with Jeanne Pisano, Reeves co-wrote the song for her 1994 album Art & Survival.

Brooklyn White, Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 Greedo shared his dismay at the loss of another artist on Instagram Monday night, posting images of the two together from the song’s music video.

Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

单词	songlike
释义	song noun ˈsȯŋ 1 : the act or art of singing 2 : poetical composition 3 a : a short musical composition of words and music b : a collection of such compositions 4 : a distinctive or characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird, insect, or whale) 5 a : a melody for a lyric poem or ballad b : a poem easily set to music 6 a : a habitual or characteristic manner b : a violent, abusive, or noisy reaction put up quite a song 7 : a small amount sold for a song songlike ˈsȯŋ-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms ballad ditty jingle lay lyric vocal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He sang a love song. The song was playing on the radio. The event was celebrated in song by a folk group. I could hear the song of a sparrow. Recent Examples on the Web Start listening to a podcast or song then swipe up. Joanna Stern, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Sporting events and parades often feature the national anthem, a song kids usually learn in elementary school. Christina Barron, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 What does get her into that comfortable place is, among other things, tuning into wildlife, bird song and bike riding. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 Sep. 2022 Mitchell said to listen for the bridge after the song’s chorus. Micha Green, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2022 Drake Milligan crooned his heart out on an original country song, while Golden Buzzer winner the Mayyas raised the bar on their synchronous choreography. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Performing with his live band and a group of string players, the former One Direction singer showcased an impassioned rendition of the anthemic song. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Along with Jeanne Pisano, Reeves co-wrote the song for her 1994 album Art & Survival. Brooklyn White, Essence, 13 Sep. 2022 Greedo shared his dismay at the loss of another artist on Instagram Monday night, posting images of the two together from the song’s music video. Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to sing First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing song drinking song part-song folk song make a song and dance about (something) song thrush swan song song sparrow theme song work song for a song art song shout song pre-song song and dance fight song torch song song cycle siren song See More drinking song part-song folk song make a song and dance about (something) song thrush swan song song sparrow theme song work song for a song art song shout song pre-song song and dance fight song torch song song cycle siren song See More Kids Definition song noun ˈsȯŋ 1 : a short musical composition of words and music 2 : the act or art of singing He burst into song. 3 : a series of usually musical sounds produced by an animal and especially a bird 4 : a small amount That old house can be bought for a song. songlike adjective as in songful Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance songful rhythmic lyrical lyric lilting cadenced rhythmical harmonic homophonic polyphonic orchestral melodic chordal tonal pleasant trilling appealing quavering warbling resonant sonorous agreeable melodious echoing dulcet tuneful symphonic mellifluous musical polyphonous flowing euphonic symphonious mellifluent euphonious blending sweet mellow harmonizing chiming harmonious canorous Antonyms & Near Antonyms unmelodious dissonant unmusical tuneless discordant disharmonious metallic inharmonious shrill strident raucous raspy harsh jarring grating squeaky unpleasant scratching disagreeable clashing jangling clattering clanging screeching blaring atonal unpleasing off-key See More
随便看	off Broadway off camera off campus off duty off form off guard off message off of off one's back off one's feet off one's game off one's gourd off one's hands off one's head off one's own bat off one's rocker off one's trolley off pitch off plumb off premises off schedule off sick off soundings off stump off target

song

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing song

Kids Definition

noun

adjective