song

• Nom désignant un texte court ou un ensemble de paroles mis en musique ou destiné à être chanté, ainsi que la composition musicale qui l'accompagne.

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.

   Chanson (composition musicale)

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

   Synonymesairanthemariaballadcarolchantdittyhymnlaymelodynumberstraintune

2. Music trackA1informal

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

   chanson (au sens de morceau musical)

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

   Synonymescutnumberpiecerecordingtracktune

3. BirdsongB2formal

   The musical vocalizations produced by birds.

   chant d'oiseau

   • 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.

   Synonymesbirdcallbirdsongcallcarolchirptrilltwitterwarble