song

• Ein kurzes Gedicht oder eine Folge von Wörtern, die vertont oder zum Singen bestimmt ist; auch ein musikalisches Werk für Gesang.

A noun referring to a short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

1. Musical compositionA1formal

   A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.

   Musikalisches Werk

   • She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
   • My favorite song is playing on the radio.
   • He wrote a song about his hometown.

   Synonymeairanthemariaballadcarolchantdittyhymnlaymelodynumberstraintune

2. Music trackA1informal

   A piece of music with or without words, typically recorded.

   Musikstück

   • This album has twelve great songs.
   • Download the new song from the music store.
   • The playlist includes pop songs and rock songs.

   Synonymecutnumberpiecerecordingtracktune

3. BirdsongB2formal

   The musical vocalizations produced by birds.

   Vogelgesang

   • We woke up to the song of birds outside the window.
   • The bird's song filled the forest with melody.
   • Listen to the beautiful song of the nightingale.

   Synonymebirdcallbirdsongcallcarolchirptrilltwitterwarble