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UK/["/sɒŋ/"]/US/["/sɔːŋ/"]/

Meaning of Song

a short piece of music with words that you sing

In simple words: A piece of music with words that people sing.

Song in a sentence

  • I love listening to a good song on the radio.
  • She wrote a beautiful song about friendship.
  • We all sang along to the popular song at the party.
  • He plays the guitar while she sings her song.
  • Can you recommend a song that makes you happy?

How to use Song

Use 'song' when talking about any music with lyrics. It's suitable for most situations. Avoid using it in very formal contexts, where 'musical composition' may be preferred.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'song' as 'sung' — a piece of music that you sing.

Related words

Collocations with Song

Synonyms for Song

Opposites of Song

Common mistakes with Song

  • Confused with 'track' which can refer to any piece of music, including instrumentals.
  • Using 'songs' as a verb instead of the correct noun form.
  • Mispronouncing the word as 'sang' instead of 'song'.

Compare Song with Tune, Melody, Track, Composition

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Frequently asked questions about Song

What does Song mean?

A piece of music with words that people sing.

What is the definition of Song?

a short piece of music with words that you sing

How do you use Song in a sentence?

I love listening to a good song on the radio.

Can you give another example of Song?

She wrote a beautiful song about friendship.

What are synonyms for Song?

Common alternatives include tune, melody, track, composition, hymn.

What is the opposite of Song?

Opposite meanings include silence, noise.

What words go with Song?

It commonly pairs with beautiful, good, great, compose, write, do, come on, play, go, lyric, lyrics, title, in (a/​the) song, song about, the same old song, break into, burst into, in song.

What are common mistakes when using Song?

Confused with 'track' which can refer to any piece of music, including instrumentals. Using 'songs' as a verb instead of the correct noun form. Mispronouncing the word as 'sang' instead of 'song'.

How do you pronounce Song?

US: /["/sɔːŋ/"]/, UK: /["/sɒŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Song?

Use 'song' when talking about any music with lyrics. It's suitable for most situations. Avoid using it in very formal contexts, where 'musical composition' may be preferred.

What CEFR level is Song?

"Song" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.