Song n. 1.That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc. "That most ethereal of all sounds, the song of crickets."
2.A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.
3.More generally, any poetical strain; a poem. "The bard that first adorned our native tongue Tuned to his British lyre this ancient song."
4.Poetical composition; poetry; verse. "This subject for heroic song."
5.An object of derision; a laughingstock. "And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword."
6.A trifle; an insignificant sum of money; as, he bought it for a song. "The soldier's pay is a song."
Old song, a trifle; nothing of value. "I do not intend to be thus put off with an old song."
Song bird (Zool.), any singing bird; one of the Oscines.
Song sparrow (Zool.), a very common North American sparrow (Melospiza fasciata, or Melospiza melodia) noted for the sweetness of its song in early spring. Its breast is covered with dusky brown streaks which form a blotch in the center.
Song thrush (Zool.), a common European thrush (Turdus musicus), noted for its melodius song; called also mavis, throstle, and thrasher.
Synonyms: Sonnet; ballad; canticle; carol; canzonet; ditty; hymn; descant; lay; strain; poesy; verse.
