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- sondheim/ˈsɒndhaɪm/A proper noun referring to Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021), an American composer and lyricist acclaimed for his innovative contributions to musical theatre.nounLow
- sondra/ˈsɒndrə/A female given name.nounLow
- sone/səʊn/A unit of subjective loudness, equal to the loudness of a 1000 Hz tone at 40 dB above the listener's threshold of hearing.nounVery Low
- song/sɒŋ/A short musical composition for the human voice, typically with words, that is intended to be sung.nounA1
- song and dance/sɒŋ ənd dɑːns/A performance involving singing and dancing; literally, a musical act.nounMedium
- song cycle/ˈsɒŋ ˌsaɪ.kl̩/A group of individually complete songs designed to be performed as a single entity, unified by a common theme, text, or narrative.nounC1/C2
- song form/ˈsɒŋ ˌfɔːm/A specific, often simple, structure used in the composition of a song, such as verse-chorus or AABA.nounC1
- song koiA non-standard term blending 'song' (a musical composition) and 'koi' (an ornamental fish), often used in creative or metaphorical contexts.nounVery low; not found in standard dictionaries.
- song of solomon/ˌsɒŋ əv ˈsɒləmən/A book of the Bible, also called the Song of Songs or Canticles, consisting of lyrical love poetry.nounLow
- song of the three children/ˌsɒŋ əv ðə ˌθriː ˈtʃɪldrən/A specific canticle or hymn from the biblical Apocrypha (Book of Daniel) sung by Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace.nounLow
- song sparrow/ˈsɒŋ ˌspær.əʊ/A common, small North American sparrow (Melospiza melodia) known for its distinctive, melodious song.nounC1
- song thrush/ˈsɒŋ ˌθrʌʃ/A medium-sized European thrush (Turdus philomelos) with a brown back and spotted breast, known for its melodious and repetitive song.nounB2
- songbird/ˈsɒŋ.bɜːd/A bird known for its melodious singing voice, typically belonging to the perching bird order (Passeriformes).nounC1
- songbook/ˈsɒŋbʊk/A book containing a collection of songs, typically with the musical notation and lyrics.nounB2
- songfest/ˈsɒŋ.fest/A social gathering or event where participants sing songs together, often in a group setting.nounlow
- songhai/ˈsɒŋhaɪ/A major ethnic group of West Africa, primarily in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso.nounLow
- songhua/sɒŋˈhwɑː/A proper noun referring to the Songhua River (Sōng huá Jiāng), a major river in Northeast China.nounVery Low (Specialized/Geographical)
- songjiang/sɒŋdʒjæŋ/A proper noun referring to a district in Shanghai, China.nounVery Low
- songkaThe provided word 'songka' is not a standard English word and does not appear in authoritative English dictionaries. No core meaning can be established.nounNot in use
- songkok/ˈsɒŋkɒk/A traditional brimless cap, typically made of black or dark velvet, worn in Southeast Asia, particularly by Muslim males.nounLow
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