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song Synonyms
Another word for song
Choosing another word for song depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A short musical composition consisting of words set to a melody and intended to be sung by the human voice.
Usage Example
"The choir rehearsed a traditional folk tune for the upcoming winter concert."
Strongest
tune
Strong
melody
ballad
ditty
number
track
air
hymn
anthem
carol
• noun (Context 2)
The act or art of singing, or vocal music Considered as a whole.
Usage Example
"The congregation burst into joyful singing as the celebration began."
Strongest
singing
Strong
vocals
chanting
harmony
chorus
Weak
crooning
• noun (Context 3)
The musical, rhythmic calls or vocalizations produced by certain birds, insects, or whales.
Usage Example
"We woke early to the clear birdsong of a robin outside our bedroom window."
Strongest
birdsong
call
Strong
warble
trill
chirp
vocalization
cry
• noun (Context 4)
A lyrical poem or ballad, or poetry and verse in general.
Usage Example
"Ancient heroes and their deeds were immortalized in epic poetry."
Strongest
poetry
verse
Strong
poem
ballad
lyric
ode
lay
rhyme
Opposites of song
The opposite of song shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
prose
silence
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Song. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/song