Song

/sɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A short musical composition with words, typically expressing personal feelings or thoughts.
She wrote a heartfelt song about her childhood memories.
A series of musical notes arranged to produce a melody.
The song played on the radio was stuck in my head all day.
An act of singing; a melody or tune.
We gathered around the campfire to sing a song together.
A poem or a piece of writing that is meant to be sung.
The lyrics of the song were inspired by ancient poetry.
A work of art in the form of music.
The artist released a new song that topped the charts.

Etymology

Old English 'sang', related to similar terms in German and Dutch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sing a song
to perform a song aloud
the song remains the same
the essence of something doesn't change
song and dance
excessive explanation or fuss over something

Related Words

singer
a person who sings
musician
an individual who plays a musical instrument or sings, typically as a profession
lyrics
the words of a song

Slang Meanings

banger
That new song is a total banger!
jam
Let's put on some jams for the road trip.