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SONG Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word song. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word song. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SONG

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vocal
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or designed for or using the singing voice

• having or using the power to produce speech or sound

noun

• music intended to be performed by one or more singers, usually with instrumental accompaniment

• a short musical composition with words

adjective satellite

• given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

• full of the sound of voices

air
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

• the region above the ground

• a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

• a slight wind (usually refreshing)

• the mass of air surrounding the Earth

• once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• medium for radio and television broadcasting

• travel via aircraft

verb

• expose to fresh air

• be broadcast

• broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

• make public

• expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry

• expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

anthem
nounn
noun

• a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)

• a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

aria
nounn
noun

• an elaborate song for solo voice

ballad
nounn
noun

• a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• a narrative poem of popular origin

carol
verb, nounv, n
noun

• joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ

• a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ)

verb

• sing carols

chant
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone

verb

• recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

• utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically

chorus
nounn
noun

• any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

• a group of people assembled to sing together

• the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

• a body of dancers or singers who perform together

• a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

verb

• utter in unison

• sing in a choir

composition
nounn
noun

• the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

• the way in which someone or something is composed

• a mixture of ingredients

• a musical work that has been created

• musical creation

• the act of creating written works

• art and technique of printing with movable type

• an essay (especially one written as an assignment)

• something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole

ditty
nounn
noun

• a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)

hymn
nounn
noun

• a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

verb

• sing a hymn

• praise by singing a hymn

lullaby
nounn
noun

• a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep

• the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep

lyric
nounn
adjective

• used of a singer or singing voice that is light in volume and modest in range

• relating to or being musical drama

• of or relating to a category of poetry that expresses emotion (often in a songlike way)

noun

• the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number

• a short poem of songlike quality

adjective satellite

• expressing deep emotion

verb

• write lyrics for (a song)

melody
nounn
noun

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes

music
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

• any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds

• musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)

• (music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds)

• punishment for one's actions

psalm
nounn
noun

• one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

• any sacred song used to praise the deity

verb

• sing or celebrate in psalms

serenade
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

• a song characteristically played outside the house of a woman

verb

• sing and play for somebody

tune
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

• the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch

• the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency

verb

• adjust for (better) functioning

• adjust the pitches of (musical instruments)

warble
verbv
noun

• a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly

verb

• sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

• sing by changing register; sing by yodeling

chanson
nounn
noun

• Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.

• A religious song.

Best Hypernyms For SONG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for song, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Phrases (4)
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