song Definition
- 1a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung
- 2a musical composition suggestive of a song
Using song: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "song" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
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The birds were singing their songs in the trees.
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He wrote a song about his lost love.
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The song was a hit on the radio.
song Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for song
Idioms Using song
strike up the band/song
to begin playing music or singing
Example
As soon as the bride and groom kissed, the band struck up a song.
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After seeing the evidence, he sang a different tune about the suspect's guilt.
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He made a song and dance about having to wait in line for five minutes.
Phrases with song
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He played a love song on the guitar for his girlfriend.
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The folk songs of Ireland are known for their haunting melodies and poetic lyrics.
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The university's fight song is played at every football game.
Origins of song
from Old English 'sang'
Summary: song in Brief
A 'song' [sɒŋ] is a short poem or set of words set to music or meant to be sung. It can also refer to a musical composition that suggests a song. Examples include 'She sang a beautiful song at the concert.' and 'The song was a hit on the radio.' Phrases like 'love song' and 'folk song' denote specific types of songs, while idioms like 'strike up the band/song' and 'sing a different tune/song' express starting or changing something. 'Make a song and dance about something' means to complain excessively.
