This song is so moving that it brings tears to my eyes.
Source: tatoeba (2195)
Song
/sɒŋ/
Synonyms for "song" (246 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (50)
Strong matches (73)
Related words (123)
melodic linemelodyminstrel songminstrelsymonodymusical thoughtnarrative poemnational anthemnoelnotenumbernursery rhymeodeoperatic singingpalinodepastoralpastoral elegypastorelapastourelleperformance
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petrarchan sonnetpiecepindaric odepoempoesypoetryprevaricationprothalamiumrefrainrhymerondeaurondelroundelroundelaysapphic odesatirescatscat singingserenaserenadeserenatasestinashakespearean sonnetsingingslokasol fasol-fasol-fa exercisesolfeggiosolmizationsolosolo partsonnetsonnet sequencesoprano partstraintaletankatensotenzonethe supreme fictiontheme songthrenodyto-dotonic sol-fatorch songtrebletriolettroubadour poemtuneverseverseletversiclevillanellevirelayvocal musicvocalizationvolksliedwar songwarblingwedding songyodelyodeling
Noun(37 words)
Adverb(1 words)
more single
Adjective(2 words)
short dittyshort musical piece
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a number, a single, ado, air, air.
- Sentence evidence is available for song, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "song".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "song"
Keep "song" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "song" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "song", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "song" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
11 entriesCollocations
5 entriesbird songcamp songchildrens songfolk songpopular song
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 9 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 宋 name (Chinese Kingdom)
- 宋朝 name (Chinese Kingdom)
Danish
1 entries- slik noun (inexpensive deal)
Dutch
2 entries- een appel en een ei noun (inexpensive deal)
- prikkie noun (inexpensive deal)
Finnish
1 entries- pilkkahinta noun (inexpensive deal)
Spanish
2 entries- de balde noun (inexpensive deal)
- por poco dinero noun (inexpensive deal)
Swedish
1 entries- spottstyver noun (inexpensive deal)
Tamil
1 entries- சொங் name (Chinese Kingdom)
Telugu
1 entries- చవక noun (inexpensive deal)
Vietnamese
1 entries- Tống name (Chinese Kingdom)
Sample sentences
28 total sentences available.
We want you to sing the song.
Source: tatoeba (17553)
Kyoko went away, humming a song.
Source: tatoeba (19144)
Hearing this song after so long really brings back the old times.
Source: tatoeba (19843)
Showing 4 of 28 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "song"?
Closest matches include a number, a single, ado, air, air.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "song"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.