song | | |
1. n. A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing. | |
Thomas listened to his favorite song on the radio yesterday. | |
2. n. (by extension) Any musical composition. | |
3. n. Poetical composition; poetry; verse. | |
4. n. The act or art of singing. | |
5. n. A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal. | |
I love hearing the song of canary birds. | |
6. n. (ornithology) The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; (contrasts with call) | |
7. n. Something that cost only a little; chiefly in for a song. | |
He bought that car for a song. | |
8. n. An object of derision; a laughing stock. | |