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

: the act or art of singing

: poetical composition

a : a short musical composition of words and music

b : a collection of such compositions

: a distinctive or characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird, insect, or whale)

a : a melody for a lyric poem or ballad

b : a poem easily set to music

a : a habitual or characteristic manner

b : a violent, abusive, or noisy reaction <put up quite a song>

: a small amount <sold for a song>

— song·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective

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Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to sing

First Known Use: before 12th century

Antonyms: big buck(s), boodle, bundle, fortune, king's ransom, megabuck(s), mint, wad

SONG Defined for Kids

noun \ˈsȯŋ\

: a short musical composition of words and music

: the act or art of singing <He burst into song.>

: a series of usually musical sounds produced by an animal and especially a bird

: a small amount <That old house can be bought for a song.>

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