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
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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
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
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.
songs
noun
1
as in ballads
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment she sang a little-known song for the talent show Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ballads
- lyrics
- hymns
- vocals
- anthems
- jingles
- ditties
- lullabies
- choruses
- carols
- cantatas
- psalms
- medleys
- chorales
- serenades
- arias
- spirituals
- lays
- chants
- dirges
- requiems
- blues
- canticles
- paeans
- madrigals
- chansons
- remixes
- folk songs
- chanteys
- noels
- motets
- glees
- rockers
- shanties
- standards
- art songs
- hallelujahs
- part-songs
- threnodies
- chanties
- pops
- croons
- laments
- drinking songs
- descants
- roundelays
- rounds
- fight songs
- torch songs
- barcaroles
- discants
- barcarolles
- arie
- covers
2
as in poems
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect the songs of Shakespeare Synonyms & Similar Words
- poems
- lyrics
- verses
- sonnets
- runes
- ballads
- rhymes
- poetries
- psalms
- odes
- rimes
- madrigals
- elegies
- epigrams
- pastorals
- limericks
- eclogues
- dithyrambs
- idylls
- jingles
- triolets
- georgics
- haiku
- pastorales
- epics
- villanelles
- clerihews
- tankas
- poesies
- idyls
- epodes
- rondeaux
- anacreontics
- lays
- senryu
- rondels
- blank verses
- versifications
- epopees
- rondelets
- eposes
- rondelles
- free verses
- laments
- English sonnets
- vers libres
- minstrelsies
3
as in melodies
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistle a song as accompaniment to your work Synonyms & Similar Words
- melodies
- tunes
- hymns
- lyrics
- warbles
- ballads
- airs
- strains
- lays
- rhythms
- cadences
- ditties
- meters
- madrigals
- discants
- descants
- measures
4
as in poetries
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response a hero honored in song and story Synonyms & Similar Words
- poetries
- rhymes
- verses
- poesies
- rimes
- minstrelsies
- free verses
- blank verses
- vers libres
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- proses