song
Lyrics with music
A song is a piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
Songs are fundamental to human culture—from lullabies to anthems, folk ballads to pop hits.
The word extends to melodic sounds without words: birdsong, the song of the wind.
To burst into song is to begin singing spontaneously.
Something available for a song comes cheap.
Song and dance can mean an elaborate, often evasive explanation: He gave me a whole song and dance about why he was late.
Metered poetic passage
- chorusSingers performing together
- refrainAbstain from acting
- stanzaPoem's line grouping
- rhymeMatching terminal sounds
bridge · hook · couplet · wordplay · imagery · metaphor · anthem · ballad
Musical sequence of notes
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- motifRecurring thematic element
- themeCentral recurring concept
- refrainAbstain from acting
hook · phrase · lilt · ditty · jingle · earworm · hum · whistle
Recounting events aloud
- narrativeAccount of events
- folkRegular common people
- minstrelTraveling performer of songs
- lamentMournful expression of grief
romance · tale · serenade · troubadour · bard · epic · saga · legend
Religious reverence and praise
- praiseExpression of approval
- psalmSacred scriptural song
- spiritualRelating to the soul
- gospelSacred choral tradition
carol · chant · sacred · devotion · liturgy · choir · congregation · doxology
Path or monitored route
- singleOne in number
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- producerOne who makes things
release · chart · hit · cover · remix · demo · master · vinyl
Live musical performance
- liveTo exist or dwell
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- stageRaised performance platform
setlist · encore · acoustic · unplugged · karaoke · recital · showcase · gig
Soothing song for babies
- shantyRamshackle dwelling
- spiritualRelating to the soul
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- oralOf the mouth
heritage · campfire · nursery · folk · indigenous · cultural · regional · Appalachian
Notes sounded simultaneously
- polyphonySimultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
- blendCombine into mixture
interval · triad · arpeggio · tonality · dissonance · resolution · cadence · modulation
Rhythmic pulse or strike
- tempoRate of musical performance
- cadenceRhythmic pulse or pattern
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
- syncopationStressed unexpected beats
meter · pulse · swing · timing · drumbeat · backbeat · polyrhythm · downbeat
Devoted to homeland
- nationalOf a country
- solidarityUnity among allies
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- rallyGathering for a cause
unity · celebration · ceremonial · rousing · stirring · march · fight · stadium
verse
Metered poetic passage
rhyme · bridge · hook · couplet · wordplay · imagery · metaphor · anthem · ballad · libretto
tune
Musical sequence of notes
refrain · hook · phrase · lilt · ditty · jingle · earworm · hum · whistle · croon
storytelling
Recounting events aloud
lament · romance · tale · serenade · troubadour · bard · epic · saga · legend · traditional
worship
Religious reverence and praise
gospel · carol · chant · sacred · devotion · liturgy · choir · congregation · doxology · hallelujah
track
Path or monitored route
producer · release · chart · hit · cover · remix · demo · master · vinyl · streaming
concert
Live musical performance
stage · setlist · encore · acoustic · unplugged · karaoke · recital · showcase · gig · busking
lullaby
Soothing song for babies
- shantyRamshackle dwelling
- spiritualRelating to the soul
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
oral · heritage · campfire · nursery · folk · indigenous · cultural · regional · Appalachian · Celtic
chord
Notes sounded simultaneously
- polyphonySimultaneous independent melodic lines
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- unisonSimultaneous identical action
blend · interval · triad · arpeggio · tonality · dissonance · resolution · cadence · modulation · arrangement
beat
Rhythmic pulse or strike
syncopation · meter · pulse · swing · timing · drumbeat · backbeat · polyrhythm · downbeat · upbeat
patriotic
Devoted to homeland
- nationalOf a country
- solidarityUnity among allies
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
rally · unity · celebration · ceremonial · rousing · stirring · march · fight · stadium · alma mater
songinstrumental
Serving as means
instrumental music · symphony · concerto · sonata · fugue
songfortune
Wealth or destiny
mint · bundle · pretty penny · king's ransom · arm and a leg
- love songRomantic musical composition
- hit songChart-climbing popular track
- theme songProgram's recurring musical opener
- pop songMainstream radio track
- sad songMournful musical piece
- birthday songTune for aging another year
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