song

song

noun \ˈsȯŋ\

Definition of SONG

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>

— song·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of SONG

1. He sang a love song.
2. The song was playing on the radio.
3. The event was celebrated in song by a folk group.
4. I could hear the song of a sparrow.

Origin of SONG

Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to sing

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to SONG

Synonyms: ballad, ditty, jingle, lay, lyric, vocal

Antonyms: big buck(s), boodle, bundle, fortune, king's ransom, megabuck(s), mint, wad

Related Words: anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual; dirge, lament, requiem, threnody; hallelujah, paean; aria, art song, barcarole (or barcarolle), blues, chanson, chant, chantey (or chanty or shanty), chorus, croon, descant (also discant), folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, part-song, pop, rocker, round, roundelay, serenade, standard; drinking song, fight song; torch song; cover, medley, remix

Near Antonyms: bankroll, capital, funds, means, wherewithal; opulence, pelf, riches, treasure, wealth; heap, pile, pot; bonanza, mine, treasure trove, treasury

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Rhymes with SONG

bong, dong, gong, long, prong, strong, thong, throng, tong, wrong