SONG Synonyms
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. | ||||||||