song

English

/sɒŋ/, /sɔŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
  • (by extension) Any musical composition.
  • Poetical composition; poetry; verse.
  • The act or art of singing.
  • A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.
  • (ornithology) The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; contrasts with call
  • A low price, especially one under the expected value; chiefly in for a song (for a song).
  • An object of derision; a laughing stock.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English song inherited from Old English song inherited from Proto-Germanic *sangwaz (singing, song) derived from Proto-Indo-European *sengʷʰ- (sing).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*sengʷʰ-

Gloss

sing

Concept
Semantic Field

Speech and language

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Emoji

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