Main Entry: song

Pronunciation: \ˈsȯŋ\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to sing

Date: before 12th century

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>

— song·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective