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Definition of song

song

/sɔːŋ/
song

Plural:songs
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Adjective:songful
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• noun

1

A short musical composition consisting of words set to a melody and intended to be sung by the human voice.

Example

"The choir rehearsed a traditional folk song for the upcoming winter concert."


2

The act or art of singing, or vocal music Considered as a whole.

Example

"The congregation burst into joyful song as the celebration began."


3

The musical, rhythmic calls or vocalizations produced by certain birds, insects, or whales.

Example

"We woke early to the clear song of a robin outside our bedroom window."


4

A lyrical poem or ballad, or poetry and verse in general.

Example

"Ancient heroes and their deeds were immortalized in epic song."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'sang' ('voice, song, art of singing; psalm, poem'), derived from Proto-Germanic '*sangwaz', which is related to the verb 'sing'.

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