Poem vs. Song

Poemnoun

A literary piece written in verse.

Poemnoun

A piece of writing in the tradition of poetry, an instance of poetry.

Poemnoun

A piece of poetic writing, that is with an intensity or depth of expression or inspiration greater than is usual in prose.

Poemnoun

A metrical composition; a composition in verse written in certain measures, whether in blank verse or in rhyme, and characterized by imagination and poetic diction; - contradistinguished from prose; as, the poems of Homer or of Milton.

Poemnoun

A composition, not in verse, of which the language is highly imaginative or impassioned; as, a prose poem; the poems of Ossian.

Poemnoun

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

Songnoun

A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.

Songnoun

(by extension) Any musical composition.

Songnoun

Poetical composition; poetry; verse.

Songnoun

The act or art of singing.

Songnoun

A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

Songnoun

(ornithology) The distinctive sound that a male bird utters to attract a mate or to protect his territory; contrasts with call

Songnoun

Something that cost only a little; chiefly in for a song.

Songnoun

An object of derision; a laughing stock.

Songnoun

That which is sung or uttered with musical modulations of the voice, whether of a human being or of a bird, insect, etc.

Songnoun

A lyrical poem adapted to vocal music; a ballad.

Songnoun

More generally, any poetical strain; a poem.

Songnoun

Poetical composition; poetry; verse.

Songnoun

An object of derision; a laughingstock.

Songnoun

A trifle; an insignificant sum of money; as, he bought it for a song.

Songnoun

a short musical composition with words;

Songnoun

a distinctive or characteristic sound;

Songnoun

the act of singing;

Songnoun

the characteristic sound produced by a bird;

Songnoun

a very small sum;

Songnoun

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

Songnoun

a dynasty that ruled in China AD 960–1279.

Song

A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence.