song
- 01 A1 Beginner
a short piece of music with words that you sing.
a musical composition intended for the human voice, typically featuring lyrics.
Simple“She wrote a beautiful song about her childhood home.”
In context“The lead singer performed a haunting acoustic song that showcased her impressive vocal range and emotional depth.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
the musical sounds made by birds or other animals like whales.
a series of melodious sounds produced by certain animals, especially birds, for communication or mating.
Simple“We woke up early to the sound of bird song outside our window.”
In context“Ornithologists study the complex song of the nightingale to understand how regional dialects develop within the species.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
- 04 C1 Advanced
used in the phrase 'for a song' to mean buying something for a very low price.
a negligible or very small amount of money; almost exclusively used in the idiom 'for a song'.
Simple“She bought that antique table for a song at the garage sale.”
In context“Because the developer was facing bankruptcy, the entire estate was sold off for a song to a private equity firm.”
UsageUsually appears in the prepositional phrase 'for a song'.
Usage song contest