Song: meaning, definitions and examples

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song

 

[ sษ”ล‹ ]

Context #1 | Noun

music

A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

Synonyms

lyric, melody, tune

Examples of usage

  • Her favorite song is 'Bohemian Rhapsody' by Queen.
  • The children sang a happy song together.
  • He wrote a beautiful love song for his wife.
  • The artist performed an acoustic version of the song.
  • The song became an instant hit on the radio.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

A lyric poem or ballad.

Synonyms

ballad, ode, poem

Examples of usage

  • She composed a song about nature and its beauty.
  • The troubadour sang a hauntingly beautiful song.
  • The ancient songs were passed down through generations.
  • The bard recited a song of love and loss.
  • The song captured the essence of the poet's emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "song" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ€เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piosenka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pieseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญŒๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canciรณn

Etymology

The word 'song' originated from the Old English 'sang', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'sangwaz'. Songs have been an integral part of human culture for centuries, serving as a form of expression, storytelling, and entertainment. From ancient chants and folk songs to modern pop hits, songs continue to evolve and resonate with people worldwide.

See also: songbird, songs, songster, songstress, songwriter.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,612, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.