26984 words

song

6 definitions • 7 examples
1
a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:

Examples:

to sing a song
a love/folk/pop song
2

Examples:

He was so happy he wanted to burst/break into song (= start singing).
3
the musical sound that a bird makes:

Examples:

bird song
A thrush's song was the only sound to break the silence.
4
a usually short piece of music with words that are sung:

Examples:

[ C ] We bought a CD of Cole Porter songs.
5
Song is also the act of singing, or singing when considered generally:

Examples:

[ U ] He was so happy he wanted to burst into song (= start singing).
6
The song of a bird is the musical sound it makes.

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