songs
Lyrics set melodically
Songs are musical compositions typically featuring words set to a melody, meant to be sung.
The term covers everything from folk ballads and pop hits to hymns and lullabies.
A song usually combines lyrics with music, though instrumental pieces are sometimes loosely called songs.
Beyond music, song can refer to the act of singing itself or to birdsong: The morning was filled with song.
If something is available for a song, it can be had very cheaply.
Metered poetic passage
- chorusSingers performing together
- stanzaPoem's line grouping
- rhymeMatching terminal sounds
- refrainAbstain from acting
hook · bridge · couplet · meter · wordplay · imagery · metaphor · simile
Musical sequence of notes
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- motifRecurring thematic element
- themeCentral recurring concept
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
jingle · ditty · hum · whistle · lilt · refrain · hook · earworm
Official song of praise
- hymnReligious song of praise
- carolFestive seasonal song
- spiritualRelating to the soul
- lullabySoothing song for babies
folk · shanty · chant · devotional · patriotic · traditional · ceremonial · wedding
verse
Metered poetic passage
refrain · hook · bridge · couplet · meter · wordplay · imagery · metaphor · simile · alliteration
tune
Musical sequence of notes
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- motifRecurring thematic element
- themeCentral recurring concept
air · jingle · ditty · hum · whistle · lilt · refrain · hook · earworm · riff
anthem
Official song of praise
lullaby · folk · shanty · chant · devotional · patriotic · traditional · ceremonial · wedding · funeral
pop
Fizzy drink, regionally
classical · hip-hop · country · blues · soul · reggae · punk · indie · electronic · R&B
vocalist
One who sings professionally
solo · harmony · backing · a cappella · crooning · belting · falsetto · serenade · cover · rendition
songsinstrumentals
Music without lyrics
instrumental music · symphonies · background music · ambient music · orchestral works
songssilence
Total lack of sound
quiet · soundlessness · stillness · muteness · hush
songsspeech
Oral communication ability
spoken word · prose · monologue · conversation · recitation
- 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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