![]() noun by extension any musical composition.noun A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.noun (Zoöl.) a common European thrush ( Turdus musicus), noted for its melodius song - called also mavis, throstle, and thrasher.įrom Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.Its breast is covered with dusky brown streaks which form a blotch in the center. noun (Zoöl.) a very common North American sparrow ( Melospiza fasciata, or Melospiza melodia) noted for the sweetness of its song in early spring.noun (Zoöl.) any singing bird one of the Oscines.noun A trifle an insignificant sum of money.noun An object of derision a laughingstock.noun Poetical composition poetry verse. ![]() noun More generally, any poetical strain a poem.noun A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music a ballad.noun That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc.noun A more trifle something of little or no value: as, I bought it for a song.įrom the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.noun Poetry poetical composition verse.noun A particular melody or musical setting for such a poem, for either one or several voices (in the latter case usually called a part-song or glee).noun A short poem intended for singing, or set to music a ballad or lyric.noun The musical cry of some birds (see singing bird, under sing) and, by extension, of some other animals.noun Singing vocal music in general utterance in tones of musical quality and succession, with or without words: opposed to speech and to instrumental music.noun A Middle English preterit of sing.noun A distinctive or characteristic sound made by an animal, such as a bird or an insect.noun A brief composition written or adapted for singing.From The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
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