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as in ballad
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
she sang a little-known song for the talent show
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as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect
the songs of Shakespeare
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as in dime
a very small sum of money
developers bought the land for a song
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as in poetry
writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response
a hero honored in song and story
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Recent Examples of song
One is the ubiquitous main theme tune, the other is the song that plays during the wedding scene.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The song’s real staying power is in stadiums and arenas.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The title of the Chilean protest song pretty much speaks for itself of our divisively troubled age.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
The song’s real staying power is in stadiums and arenas.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The title of the Chilean protest song pretty much speaks for itself of our divisively troubled age.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2026
Many songs are now written on computers, using sequencers, patterns, and loops, with notes laid out in perfect synchrony on a rhythmic, 4/4 grid.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
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Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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To celebrate, the Literary Hub staff will be recommending one great poem to read every (work) day of the month.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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The poem is divided into two parts.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the early nineties, the British indie band Heavenly struck out in pursuit of the most infectious guitar-pop melody.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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In between are lush and smoky country ballads shot through with irresistible melodies.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
8 Apr. 2026
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That’s where ideas like open enrollment, education funding that follows the student, or state and federal tax-credit scholarships that don’t cost taxpayers a dime come into the conversation — not as political talking points, but as practical tools for families who need options.—
Angelette C. Aviles,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2026
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Those who join the study will have the painless, dime-sized Velcro-like circles placed on seven different spots on the body; one set for 20 minutes, others on for 24 hours, so two groups of seven in all, Robison said.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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This annual prize recognizes literary achievement and promise in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry written in the English language from anywhere in the world, and is offered as an unrestricted grant of $175,000.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several local organizations and businesses will be open along the route, offering live music, poetry, food pop-ups and family-friendly activities about climate change and ecology.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sitting at a baby grand piano, Mars prompted swoons with his delivery of the lyrics, his pure voice holding notes with the same muscularity as early in the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Allen’s transition to more intimate and confessional lyrics took some time, however.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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The music is eclectic and includes sounds associated with Islam as well as bluegrass, hymns and spirituals.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Liberty City rapper born Maurice Samuels isn’t exactly belting out church hymns.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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The sky cleared just as Nasdaq's opening anthem rolled across the yard, and Cook stepped forward to ring the bell.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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Like all other private and public enterprises in Germany, these guilds now began their meetings with anthems and Hitler salutes.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
1 Apr. 2026
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