Definition and meaning of English word "song"
song
/sɒŋ/
Meaning
NounA musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
How to use
The term 'song' refers to a musical composition with lyrics, typically sung by a vocalist. It is often used in the context of music and entertainment. A common learner mistake is to confuse 'song' with 'melody', although a song typically includes lyrics, while a melody is a sequence of musical notes.
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song
Example
Thomas listened to his favorite song on the radio yesterday.
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Common phrases
- popular song— a song that is widely known and liked
- love song— a song about love or romance
- theme song— a song that is associated with a particular television show or movie
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Frequency rank: #1417 in English
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The English word "song" means "song" in English.
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