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Synonyms & Similar Words
melody
tune
air
ditty
jingle
hymn
carol
anthem
chorus
refrain
psalm
canticle
aria
ballad
serenade
lullaby
sonata
symphony
harmony
chant
dirge
elegy
lament
ode
poem
rhyme
verse
lyric
music
harmony
composition
piece
opus
concerto
suite
nocturne
rhapsody
cantata
oratorio
opera
musical
show
performance
concert
recital
solo
duet
trio
quartet
quintet
ensemble
orchestra
band
choir
chorus
vocal
instrumental
Meaning of Song
A musical composition or a sequence of musical notes.
Definitions
- A musical composition, typically consisting of a succession of notes sung or played in a specific rhythm and melody
- A poem or other piece of writing that has a musical quality or is intended to be sung
- A bird's natural melody or cry
Etymology of Song
The word "song" originates from Old English "sang", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "sangiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "sen-", both meaning "to sing" or "to produce a musical sound"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a musical composition or a bird's melody
Example Uses
- The singer performed a beautiful song at the concert
- The bird's song filled the air as it perched on the branch
- The poet's song of love and loss was a masterpiece of literature