song

/sɔɳ/

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Word: Song

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "song" is a short musical composition that usually has words and is sung. It can also refer to the characteristic sounds made by birds or other natural sounds. Additionally, the word "song" can describe a distinctive sound or noise made by something, such as the sound of the wind or the sound of wheels on a train.

Usage Instructions:

1. Basic Usage: When you want to talk about music that people sing, you can use "song." For example, "I love this song!"
2. Nature Context: You can also use "song" to describe sounds in nature, like bird calls. For example, "I heard the song of the birds in the morning."

Examples:

1. Musical Context: "The singer released a new song last week."
2. Nature Context: "The song of the wind through the trees was very calming."
3. Distinctive Sounds: "The song of the train wheels made a rhythmic noise."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature and poetry, "song" can refer to any lyrical composition that expresses emotions or tells a story, not just those meant for singing.
• In a metaphorical sense, "song" can represent joy or celebration. For example, "Her laughter was a song of happiness."

Word Variants:

• Singing (verb): The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often in the form of a song.
• Sung (past participle): The past tense of sing, as in "She has sung her favorite song."

Different Meanings:

1. Historical Context: The "Song" refers to a Chinese dynasty from 960 to 1279 known for its advancements in art, literature, and philosophy.
2. Idiomatic Use: The phrase "for a song" means to buy something at a very low price. For example, "I bought this beautiful painting for a song."

Synonyms:

• Tune
• Melody
• Anthem
• Lullaby (for a calming song)
• Ballad (a narrative song)

Idioms:

• For a song: Meaning something was bought very cheaply. Example: "He sold his old car for a song."
• To sing a different tune: Means to change one’s opinion or attitude about something. Example: "After seeing the results, she started to sing a different tune."

Phrasal Verbs:

• Sing along: To sing together with a song. Example: "Everyone started to sing along with the band."
• Sing out: To sing loudly or clearly.

Academic

Noun

1. the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
2. a very small sum
   • he bought it for a song
3. the characteristic sound produced by a bird
   • a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age
4. the act of singing
   • with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates
5. a distinctive or characteristic sound
   • the song of bullets was in the air
   • the song of the wind
   • the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead
6. a short musical composition with words
   • a successful musical must have at least three good songs

Synonyms

• Sung
• Sung dynasty
• Song
• Song dynasty
• birdcall
• call
• birdsong
• strain
• vocal