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 Karin Ann also wrote and recorded four original songs for Orion’s soundtrack. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 The de Poitrines communicated between songs in their own language — which may well predate English (or French) by several millenniums. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 The event celebrates the 100th anniversary of Route 66, complete with a performance by Hugo Elvis, a DJ playing Route 66 songs and vintage cars on site for people to view, as well as a paddle raise and silent auction. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 The mood is encapsulated in the lyrics of a song by local band The Enemy. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 Aug. 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
  • Violin player Nina de Vitry provided an especially tasteful complement on this ballad, making one fiddle sound like a whole string section.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The ballad shot to the top of the charts in Britain and the United States and has had more than 1 billion streams, boosted by real eclipses in 2017, 2024 and most recently during last week’s solar eclipse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ballad
Noun
  • With Nolan and Emma Thomas producing for Syncopy, The Odyssey adapts Homer’s epic poem in telling the story of Odysseus (Damon) making his way home to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Even worse, Juliet has a three-page invitation poem about leaving all of their baggage and drama behind and meeting them in the castle.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of poem
Noun
  • The franchise’s iconic theme song is starting to play, the loud warrior drums about to give way to that ubiquitous melody.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The beats are over the top, the writing is bold and direct, and Stephens is an alluring main character with a sharp tongue and an ear for dynamic pop and R&B melodies.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of melody
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  • Plus, Anarumo likes to deploy nickel and dime packages, which opens the door for more defensive backs to see the field.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Disney will get a healthy cut of that without even needing to invest a dime and that really is a happy ending.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • One of them is Electric Piquete, the veteran Miami band full of Latin jazz-funk grooves and poetry.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The filmmakers supplement that with scenes where an actor reads from Brockington’s diaries and poetry, giving the audience a full portrait of this protagonist.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of poetry
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  • No one had to wait to hear or at least see the lyrics, at least, since they were printed right on the front of the CD, in images disseminated by the shop.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Musgraves’ approach is to be anything but subtle in her imagery, so the lyrics can speak for themselves and open doors for other women to be just as candid.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of lyric
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  • Little Haiti looks ahead On a humid morning in Little Haiti, about a dozen people walked into Notre Dame d’Haiti Catholic Church for Mass, taking Communion and singing hymns in French.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The rugby union side’s is ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’, originally an African-American hymn sung by slaves in the United States in the mid-19th century.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of hymn
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  • His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Meshell Ndegeocello is taking one of the Eighties’ frostiest break-up pop anthems somewhere much warmer.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
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