songs Definition

the act or art of singing

poetical composition

a short musical composition of words and music

a collection of love poems forming a book in the canonical Jewish Scriptures and in the Roman Catholic canon of the Old Testament and corresponding to the Song of Solomon in the Protestant canon of the Old Testament

a usually through-composed song for solo voice and accompaniment

a song on a convivial theme appropriate for a group engaged in social drinking

a song used to inspire enthusiasm usually during an athletic competition

a traditional or composed song typically characterized by stanzaic form, refrain, and simplicity of melody

a usually unaccompanied song consisting of two or more voice parts with one part carrying the melody

a strongly rhythmic religious song of the African American folk tradition that is characterized by responsive singing or shouting between leader and congregation

an alluring utterance or appeal; especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

a song of great sweetness said to be sung by a dying swan

a farewell appearance or final act or pronouncement