songs

NOUN

melody sung or played with musical instrument

Synonyms

STRONG

air anthem aria ballad canticle carol chant chorale chorus ditty expression hymn lay lullaby lyric melody number oldie opera piece poem psalm refrain rock round shanty strain tune verse vocal

WEAK

golden oldie rock and roll

Example Sentences

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Here, in the order they were released, are Tyler’s five essential songs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026

"He knew that Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolf were looking for a girl to record their songs so he told them about me," she said.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

The lavish ceremony last week was closely watched by Swift's fans, who have followed the 14-time Grammy winner's love life largely through songs based on her relationships.

From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026

Three of the album’s 16 songs, which all appear on this portion of the record, have the word “love” in the title.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026

After she goes, I turn on some kids’ songs about garbage trucks and excavators to block out the music from down the hall.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison