Song
Song (song; 115) , noun
[Anglo-Saxon song, sang, from singan to sing; akin to Dutch zang, German sang, Icelandic songr, Gothic saggws. See Sing.]
1.
That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc.
That most ethereal of all sounds, the song of crickets.
2.
A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.
3.
More generally, any poetical strain; a poem.
The bard that first adorned our native tongue
Tuned to his British lyre this ancient song.
4.
Poetical composition; poetry; verse.
This subject for heroic song.
5.
An object of derision; a laughingstock.
And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
6.
A trifle; an insignificant sum of money; as, he bought it for a song.
The soldier's pay is a song.
Collocations (4)
Old song , a trifle; nothing of value. I do not intend to be thus put off with an old song.
Song bird (Zoology) , any singing bird; one of the Oscines.
Song sparrow (Zoology) , a very common North American sparrow (Melospiza fasciata, or Melospiza melodia) noted for the sweetness of its song in early spring. Its breast is covered with dusky brown streaks which form a blotch in the center.
Song thrush (Zoology) , a common European thrush (Turdus musicus), noted for its melodius song; -- called also mavis, throstle, and thrasher.