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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Of the album’s eight songs, he co-wrote five, including its two big hits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Vince Wilburn Jr., nephew and drummer, who now co-manages Davis’ estate: He liked to catch things, that’s why the tape kept continuously rolling, because he said it was songs inside of songs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The Brit starlet has had a standout past year, securing major award wins and topping the charts with her infectious pop songs.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"One of my favorite songs ever. Rob Base filled the airwaves with hit music. RIP man."

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Fats had struck it rich singing songs way before Dad was born.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis