art song

noun

: a usually through-composed song for solo voice and accompaniment compare folk song

Examples of art song in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From beloved hits to symphonic art songs, Webb in his 80 years has written it all. — Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2026

The concert celebrates spring and includes a mix of opera arias, art songs and musical theatre selections that are uplifting. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2026

Seriosa music, Indonesia’s unique adaptation of the Western art song, profoundly shaped his artistic identity. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025

The performance highlights a blend of musical theater, art song and opera, bringing together four opera singers for a program that celebrates motherhood, family, love and all that life offers. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for art song

• agung
• along
• belong
• birdsong
• furlong
• headlong
• headstrong
• lifelong
• plainsong
• prolong
• sarong
• tanjong