First Known Use: before 12th century
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song
noun \ˈsȯŋ\
: a short piece of music with words that are sung
: the act of singing
: a series of musical sounds that are produced by a bird or an animal (such as a whale)
Full Definition of SONG
1
: the act or art of singing
2
: poetical composition
3
a : a short musical composition of words and music b : a collection of such compositions
4
: a distinctive or characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird, insect, or whale)
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a : a melody for a lyric poem or ballad b : a poem easily set to music
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a : a habitual or characteristic manner b : a violent, abusive, or noisy reaction <put up quite a song>
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: a small amount <sold for a song>
— song·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of SONG
Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to sing
Related to SONG
- Antonyms
- big buck(s), boodle, bundle, fortune, king's ransom, megabuck(s), mint, wad
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song
noun \ˈsȯŋ\
Definition of SONG for Kids
1
: a short musical composition of words and music
2
: the act or art of singing <He burst into song.>
3
: a series of usually musical sounds produced by an animal and especially a bird
4
: a small amount <That old house can be bought for a song.>
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