SONG Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

song

noun

ˈsȯŋ

as in ballad

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment she sang a little-known song for the talent show

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as in poem

a composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect the songs of Shakespeare

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as in melody

a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect whistle a song as accompaniment to your work

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as in dime

a very small sum of money developers bought the land for a song

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as in poetry

writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response a hero honored in song and story

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prose

Examples of song in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These songs are not otherwise available in a physical format. —

Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024 The result is a body of universal, resonant songs in a classic R&B tone that would be at home among records by Marvin Gaye and the Persuaders. —

Jessica Lipsky, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024 Over on the songs ranking, Eminem is doing even better. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Take a look at the song’s visualizer, made by guitarist Maria Elena, below. —

Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for song

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