song

noun

ˈsȯŋ How to pronounce song (audio)
Definition of songnext
1
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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2
as in poem
a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect the songs of Shakespeare

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3
as in melody
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistle a song as accompaniment to your work

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4
as in dime
a very small sum of money developers bought the land for a song

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5
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 But the greatest gift for her remains when her fans find and relate to the songs. — Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The idea was to create songs that would sound like the era but feel fresh to contemporary ears. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 29 Sep. 2026 Then there are features and production credits (Ovrkast, for instance, recently produced a song from Drake’s Iceman) that the artist will have to track down the rights owner and distributors for to update the data. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2026 So when this particular member of the beloved Swedish acting dynasty released a rap song, Schulman’s mocking of the video played out pretty publicly in the press. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for song
Recent Examples of Synonyms for song
  1. ballad
  2. poem
  3. melody
  4. dime
  5. poetry
  6. lyric
  7. hymn
  8. anthem
Noun
  • The film is directed by David Ayer, a purveyor of wild action flicks and ballads of masculinity; the screenplay is the debut effort of Cameron Alexander.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • These were poems that dealt directly with the execution of friends and associates of Wyatt’s, including Anne Boleyn.
    — Colm Tóibín, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Greeting the audience at the entrance is Rilke’s poem, printed on a transparent panel; visible just beyond is Goldin+Senneby’s large-scale, amber Resin Pond (2006), made with two tons of pine tree resin spilling across the gallery.
    — Vivienne Chow, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of poem
Noun
  • The album folded electronic textures, orchestral flourishes, studio experimentation and huge melodies into songs that wrestled with politics, mortality, love, fear and the strange business of being alive.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With a soprano voice that’s sharp but never shrill, O’Donovan can levitate a heartfelt melody over just about any kind of accompaniment.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of melody
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  • Run clubs, Akhibi acknowledges, are a dime-a-dozen, with at least 200 in New York alone.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Didn’t charge us a dime and Wende paid for all the food and liquor.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dime
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  • Around that time, with Channing and a few friends — and with Bibbe’s assistance — Beck started a mimeographed poetry magazine by and for young people.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • His words are at once part of the rhythm section and profoundly personal poetry.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of poetry
Noun
  • The video screen helpfully displayed the lyrics, but nobody needed a prompt.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The rock band, known for its unconventional costumes and intentionally offensive lyrics, was nominated for two Grammys, one in 1993 for Best Long Form Music Video and another in 1996 for Best Metal Performance.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lyric
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  • The atmosphere feels similar to Pentecostal churches, with the hymns and spiritual declarations very familiar to those sung in other churches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In the southernmost car, dozens press together and sway in their prayer shawls to the hymns of the morning service.
    — Ben Corn, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of hymn
Noun
  • And while the anthem played , the two teams' players, coaches and others stood along the sidelines.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Created by a band formed in Mesa, the anthem delivers both Phoenix-area representation and a genuinely motivating workout message.
    — qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/song. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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