SONG


Meaning of SONG in English

■ noun

1》 a short poem or other set of words set to music.

↘singing or vocal music.

↘a musical composition suggestive of a ~.

2》 the musical phrases uttered by some birds, whales, and insects, used chiefly for territorial defence or for attracting mates.

3》 a poem, especially one in rhymed stanzas.

↘ archaic poetry.

Phrases

for a ~ informal very cheaply.

on ~ Brit. informal performing well.

a ~ and dance informal, chiefly Brit. a fuss.

↘ N. Amer. a long and pointless or evasive explanation.

Origin

OE sang , of Gmc origin; related to sing .

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