song

Definitions

1. 1.A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.
2. 2.More generally, any poetical strain; a poem. The bard that first adorned our native tongue Tuned to his British lyre this ancient song. Dryden.
3. 3.Poetical composition; poetry; verse. This subject for heroic song. Milton.
4. 4.An object of derision; a laughingstock. And now am I their song. yea, I am their byword. Job xxx.
5. 5.6. A trifle. "The soldier's pay is a song." Silliman. Old song, a trifle; nothing of value. "I do not intend to be thus put off with an old song." Dr. H. More. -- Song bird (Zoöl.), any singing bird; one of the Oscines. -- Song sparrow (Zoöl.), a very common North American sparrow (Melospiza fasciata, or M. melodia) noted for the sweetness of its song in early spring. Its breast is covered with dusky brown streaks which form a blotch in the center. -- Song thrush (Zoöl.), a common European thrush (Turdus musicus), noted for its melodius song; -- called also mavis, throsite, and thrasher.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is a lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad called?
• What is more generally, any poetical strain; a poem. The bard that first adorned our native tongue Tuned to his British lyre this ancient song. Dryden called?
• What is poetical composition; poetry; verse. This subject for heroic song. Milton called?
• What is an object of derision; a laughingstock. And now am I their song. yea, I am their byword. Job xxx called?