Meaning & use

songs

noun·Everyday

Short musical compositions with words that are sung, typically featuring a melody and rhythm.

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The band played several songs from their new album at the concert.

She grew up listening to folk songs her grandmother used to sing.

A note on using this word

The singular 'song' names one composition; 'songs' refers to more than one or to a genre collectively, as in 'love songs.'

Words with a similar meaning

tunes

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