SONGS Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word songs. (close relations)
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| airs | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • affected manners intended to impress others | ||||||
| music | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner • any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds • musical activity (singing or whistling etc.) • (music) the sounds produced by singers or musical instruments (or reproductions of such sounds) • punishment for one's actions | ||||||
| anthems | nounn | |||||
noun • a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school) • a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) | ||||||
| ballads | nounn | |||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin | ||||||
| carols | nounn | |||||
noun • joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ • a joyful song (usually celebrating the birth of Christ) verb • sing carols | ||||||
| chants | verbv | |||||
noun • a repetitive song in which as many syllables as necessary are assigned to a single tone verb • recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm • utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically | ||||||
| compositions | nounn | |||||
noun • the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole • the way in which someone or something is composed • a mixture of ingredients • a musical work that has been created • musical creation • the act of creating written works • art and technique of printing with movable type • an essay (especially one written as an assignment) • something that is created by arranging several things to form a unified whole | ||||||
| ditties | nounn | |||||
noun • a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) | ||||||
| hymns | nounn | |||||
noun • a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) verb • sing a hymn • praise by singing a hymn | ||||||
| jingles | nounn | |||||
noun • a metallic sound • a comic verse of irregular measure verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||
| lays | verbv | |||||
noun • a narrative song with a recurrent refrain • a narrative poem of popular origin adjective satellite • characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy • not of or from a profession verb • put into a certain place or abstract location • put in a horizontal position • prepare or position for action or operation • lay eggs • impose as a duty, burden, or punishment | ||||||
| lullabies | nounn | |||||
noun • a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep • the act of singing a quiet song to lull a child to sleep | ||||||
| madrigals | nounn | |||||
noun • an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form verb • sing madrigals | ||||||
| melodies | nounn | |||||
noun • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes | ||||||
| strains | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces • difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • (psychology) nervousness resulting from mental stress • a special variety of domesticated animals within a species • (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups • injury to a muscle (often caused by overuse); results in swelling and pain • the general meaning or substance of an utterance • an effortful attempt to attain a goal • an intense or violent exertion • the act of singing verb • to exert much effort or energy • test the limits of • use to the utmost; exert vigorously or to full capacity • separate by passing through a sieve or other straining device to separate out coarser elements • cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious • become stretched or tense or taut • remove by passing through a filter • rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender • alter the shape of (something) by stress | ||||||
| tunes | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence • the property of producing accurately a note of a given pitch • the adjustment of a radio receiver or other circuit to a required frequency verb • adjust for (better) functioning • adjust the pitches of (musical instruments) | ||||||
| warbles | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a lumpy abscess under the hide of domestic mammals caused by larvae of a botfly or warble fly verb • sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below • sing by changing register; sing by yodeling | ||||||
| birdcall | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a device for imitating a birdcall | ||||||
| birdsong | nounn | |||||
noun • the characteristic sound produced by a bird | ||||||
| call | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course • a method of contacting a person by phone • a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition • a demand • the characteristic sound produced by a bird • a brief social visit • a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement • a demand for a show of hands in a card game • a request • an instruction that interrupts the program being executed • a visit in an official or professional capacity • (sports) the decision made by an umpire or referee • the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date verb • assign a specified (usually proper) name to • ascribe a quality to or give a name of a common noun that reflects a quality • get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone • utter a sudden loud cry • order, request, or command to come • pay a brief visit • call a meeting; invite or command to meet • read aloud to check for omissions or absentees • send a message or attempt to reach someone by radio, phone, etc.; make a signal to in order to transmit a message • utter a characteristic note or cry • stop or postpone because of adverse conditions, such as bad weather • greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name • make a stop in a harbour • demand payment of (a loan) • make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands • give the calls (to the dancers) for a square dance • indicate a decision in regard to • make a prediction about; tell in advance • present for redemption before maturation • challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense • declare in the capacity of an umpire or referee • lure by imitating the characteristic call of an animal • order or request or give a command for • order, summon, or request for a specific duty or activity, work, role • utter in a loud voice or announce • challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of • consider or regard as being • rouse somebody from sleep with a call | ||||||