song — a short piece of music with words that are sung
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short piece of music with words that are sung
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɔːŋ/
Example Sentences
- The song on the radio reminded me of my childhood.
- My neighbor sings karaoke songs so loudly that even my goldfish started wearing earplugs.
- He wrote a song about his cat, and surprisingly, it became a viral hit on social media.
song
NOUN[/sɔːŋ/]
a short piece of music with words that are sung
In the center of the frame, a young woman stands beside a piano with her mouth open in song while holding sheet music. Her brother sits at the piano bench playing keys with both hands moving gracefully. Musical notes float visibly in the air around them as the melody fills the room. Their parents sit on a nearby couch smiling and swaying gently to the rhythm. a short piece of music with words that are sung
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sang', a noun related to the verb 'singan' meaning 'to sing'. It originates from Proto-Germanic roots shared with German 'Sang', reflecting a common ancestry across the Germanic language family.
Breakdown
The word evolved from Old English 'sang' (song, singing) through regular sound changes in English phonology, particularly the shift from Old English 'a' to Middle English 'o' in unstressed positions, ultimately yielding Modern English 'song'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The song on the radio reminded me of my childhood.”
“My neighbor sings karaoke songs so loudly that even my goldfish started wearing earplugs.”
“He wrote a song about his cat, and surprisingly, it became a viral hit on social media.”
“What's your favorite song to listen to while studying?”
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