| alleluia |
a song praising God. [1/2 definitions] |
| alma mater |
the official song or anthem of a school, college, or university. [1/2 definitions] |
| anthem |
a song of praise or patriotism. [2 definitions] |
| antiphon |
a song or part of a song to be sung in response, often in a religious service. |
| aria |
a melody or song. [1/2 definitions] |
| arioso |
in the manner of an aria or song (used as a musical direction). [1/3 definitions] |
| auld lang syne |
(cap.) a Scottish song traditionally sung at midnight on New Year's Eve in many English-speaking countries. The contemporary melody is also popular in many other countries but may be sung on different occasions and with different lyrics. [1/2 definitions] |
| ballad |
a narrative poem or song. [2 definitions] |
| berceuse |
a soothing song, as would be sung to an infant; lullaby. |
| bird call |
the cry or song of a bird. [1/3 definitions] |
| break into |
to suddenly start singing or playing (a song, tune, or the like). [1/6 definitions] |
| burden2 |
the repeated chorus of a song; refrain. [1/2 definitions] |
| canticle |
a song or chant, esp. a nonmetrical hymn of worship with words taken from a Biblical text. |
| Canticle of Canticles |
in the Douay Bible, the Song of Songs; Song of Solomon. |
| carmagnole |
a popular song and street dance of the French Revolution. [1/2 definitions] |
| carol |
a song of joy, esp. a Christmas hymn. [1/4 definitions] |
| chanson |
a music-hall or cabaret song, usu. in French or in a French style. |
| chant |
a song, esp. one which is sung on the same note or few notes throughout. [1/7 definitions] |
| chantey |
a sailor's song, esp. one sung to the rhythm of the work. |
| chorus |
a repeated section of a song, often sung in unison after a soloist sings the different verses. [1/6 definitions] |
| cover |
a rendition of a song that was originally recorded and made popular by another artist or group. [1/21 definitions] |