Song
/sɔːŋ/noun
A short poem or a sequence of words set to music.
Did you know?The concept of 'song' has been associated with magical incantations, believed to have the power to influence emotions and summon spirits since ancient times.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sengʰ-
“to sing, to sound; associated with vocal expression.”
Old English
Old English
sang
“a chant or vocal expression, often used in religious contexts.”
Middle English
Middle English
songe
“a lyrical composition, typically accompanied by music.”
Modern English
Modern English
song
“a melodic or rhythmic composition of words and music.”