- That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the
voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc. - A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad. - More generally, any poetical strain; a poem. - Poetical composition; poetry; verse. - An object of derision; a laughingstock. - A trifle.
Meaning of 'song' (Princeton's WordNet)
1 . song
[ n]
Meaning (1): - the characteristic sound produced by a bird
Example in sentence:
a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age
Meaning (2): - a short musical composition with words
Example in sentence:
a successful musical must have at least three good songs
Meaning (3): - a very small sum
Example in sentence:
he bought it for a song
Meaning (4): - a distinctive or characteristic sound
Example in sentence:
the song of bullets was in the air;
the song of the wind;
the wheels sang their song as the train rocketed ahead
Meaning (5): - the act of singing
Example in sentence:
with a shout and a song they marched up to the gates