Synonyms for

Songs

Verb / sɔ:ŋz / Another word for songs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Songs are musical compositions that are sung.

Synonyms & similar words

birdsong song birdcall strain sung sungdynasty songdynasty vocal call tunes melodies ballads carols hymns jingles lyrics music numbers pieces rhymes tracks tunes anthems ditties lay poems shanties strain warbles

Synonyms by register

Formal

compositions pieces works

Informal

tunes tracks jingles

Literary

ballads odes lay

Antonyms

silence quiet noise discord cacophony stillness

Common collocations

  • popular songs
  • love songs
  • old songs
  • new songs
  • sing songs
  • write songs
  • listen to songs
  • play songs

Word family

noun song
verb sing

Usage note

While 'songs' is a general term, specific genres or types of musical pieces might have more precise synonyms. 'Songs' typically refers to vocal music, often with lyrics.

Example sentences

  1. I sang a song in the school play.
  2. My mom likes to listen to songs from her favorite band.
  3. We sang songs around the campfire.
  4. The bird’s beautiful songs woke me up this morning.
  5. I can’t get that song out of my head.

Quotes

  • “Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” - Pablo Casals
  • “Without music, life would be a mistake.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • “The only truth is music.” - Jack Kerouac

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