Hobbies / A2

SONG/sɒŋ/

A song is a piece of music with words that you sing: sing a song, a folk song, the words of the song. Music can be without words; a song has lyrics. Tune is the melody. Track is a recorded piece. Do not call a whole concert a song — a concert has many songs.

Meaning

A piece of music with words that you sing.

Examples

• “They sang a song together at the party.”
• “They taught us a simple song in class.”
• “This song was popular last summer.”

Good to know

sing a song. a pop / folk song. Words: lyrics. Contrast: music (may have no words).

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