Songs: meaning, definitions and examples

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songs

 

[ sษ”หล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music lyrics

A song is a musical composition intended to be sung by the human voice. It typically consists of lyrics, which are words set to music, and a melody that is catchy and memorable.

Synonyms

ballad, melody, track, tune.

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Word Description / Examples
tune

A term for a simple and easily recognizable melody. Informal, often used to refer to a piece of music that is catchy.

  • That's a great tune; it always makes me want to dance.
  • Can you play that tune on your guitar?
melody

Refers to the sequence of musical notes that are perceived as a single entity. It is the main theme of a piece of music.

  • The melody of this song is very catchy.
  • She hummed the melody of her favorite tune.
ballad

A type of song that narrates a story, often romantic or sentimental. Usually slower and more emotional.

  • The singer performed a beautiful ballad about lost love.
  • He is known for his haunting ballads that tell tales of heartbreak.
track

A single piece of music from an album or a recording. Used in the context of recorded music rather than live performance.

  • This album's first track is amazing.
  • He played his favorite track from the new artist's album.

Examples of usage

  • Singing songs around the campfire is a popular pastime.
  • They played a beautiful song at the wedding ceremony.
  • Her voice soared as she sang the final notes of the song.
  • The band performed their new song to an enthusiastic crowd.
  • The song's lyrics conveyed a powerful message of love and hope.

Translations

Translations of the word "songs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lieder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะฝั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piosenki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chansons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญsnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piesne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญŒๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesmi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฆแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canciones

Etymology

The word 'song' originated from the Old English word 'sang', which meant a poetic composition. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to musical compositions meant to be sung. Songs have been a fundamental part of human culture throughout history, serving as a means of expression, storytelling, and entertainment. From ancient folk songs to modern pop hits, the concept of a song has remained a universal form of artistic communication.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,664, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.