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Song (sŏng; 115), n. [AS. song, sang, fr. singan to sing; akin to D. zang, G. sang, Icel. s&ö;ngr, Goth. saggws. See Sing.] 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.” Hawthorne.
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2. A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.
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3. More generally, any poetical strain; a poem.
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The bard that first adorned our native tongue
Tuned to his British lyre this ancient song.
Dryden.
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4. Poetical composition; poetry; verse.
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This subject for heroic song.
Milton.
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5. An object of derision; a laughingstock.
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And now am I their song, yea, I am their byword.
Job xxx. 9.
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6. A trifle; an insignificant sum of money; as, he bought it for a song. “The soldier's pay is a song.” Silliman.
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Old song, a trifle; nothing of value. “I do not intend to be thus put off with an old song.” Dr. H. More. -- Song bird (Zo&ö;l.), any singing bird; one of the Oscines. -- Song sparrow (Zo&ö;l.), 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 (Zo&ö;l.), a common European thrush (Turdus musicus), noted for its melodius song; -- called also mavis, throstle, and thrasher.
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Syn. -- Sonnet; ballad; canticle; carol; canzonet; ditty; hymn; descant; lay; strain; poesy; verse.
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