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
Examples of song in a Sentence
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
Because not all of the songs, but definitely some of the songs, are about that.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 July 2024
Of course, such a deep discography complicates the task of crafting a tour setlist, and Banton isn’t particularly keen on remaining married to a particular collection of songs.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 15 July 2024
In a Rolling Stone interview in June, Carpenter spoke about the incredible success of the song and the fun that comes with it.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Barber 2 days ago Retail - Music One of the Beastie Boys said in his will that none of their songs could be used in an ad.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 July 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 15 July 2024
Of course, such a deep discography complicates the task of crafting a tour setlist, and Banton isn’t particularly keen on remaining married to a particular collection of songs.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 15 July 2024
In a Rolling Stone interview in June, Carpenter spoke about the incredible success of the song and the fun that comes with it.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
Barber 2 days ago Retail - Music One of the Beastie Boys said in his will that none of their songs could be used in an ad.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for song
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/song. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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song
noun1
: the act or art of singing
2
: poetical composition : poetry
3
: a short piece of music with words intended to be sung
4
: a characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird)
5
a
: a melody for a lyric poem or ballad
b
: a poem easily set to music
6
: a small amount
can be bought for a song
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