n.
Pronunciation: ' so ̇ ŋ
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English sang; akin to Old English singan to singular
Date: before 12th century
1 : the act or art of singing
2 : poetical composition
3 a : a short musical composition of words and music b : a collection of such compositions
4 : a distinctive or characteristic sound or series of sounds (as of a bird, insect, or whale)
5 a : a melody for a lyric poem or ballad b : a poem easily set to music
6 a : a habitual or characteristic manner b : a violent, abusive, or noisy reaction <put up quite a song >
7 : a small amount <sold for a song >
– song · like \ - ˌ l ī k \ adjective