Basic Details
Word: Song
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A short piece of music with words that are sung; a musical composition intended to be performed vocally.
Synonyms: Melody, tune, anthem
Antonyms: Silence, noise
Idioms and Phrases
- Sing a different song: To have a different opinion or attitude. Example: "He used to complain about everything, but now he sings a different song."
- Make a song and dance about: To make a big fuss over something trivial. Example: "Stop making a song and dance about your small mistake."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The choir performed a beautiful song during the festival.
Example 2: She wrote a song to express her feelings about friendship.
Example 3: Birds were singing a lovely song in the morning.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "song" comes from the Old English word "sang," which means "a musical composition"? Songs have been part of human culture for thousands of years, used for storytelling, rituals, and entertainment.
Famous Quote
"Where words fail, music speaks." - Hans Christian Andersen
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "song" mean?
a) A type of painting
b) A short musical composition with words
c) A place to live
d) A kind of food
Answer: b) A short musical composition with words
2. Which of these is a synonym of "song"?
a) Silence
b) Tune
c) Noise
d) Speech
Answer: b) Tune
3. Which is an antonym of "song"?
a) Melody
b) Tune
c) Silence
d) Anthem
Answer: c) Silence
4. Which sentence uses "song" correctly?
a) She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
b) He song the homework last night.
c) The song is walking down the street.
d) They song to play football today.
Answer: a) She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
5. What does the idiom "make a song and dance about" mean?
a) To celebrate happily
b) To make a big fuss over something trivial
c) To write a musical composition
d) To sing loudly
Answer: b) To make a big fuss over something trivial
