Swan vs. Song

Swannoun

Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage.

Swannoun

(figuratively) One whose grace etc. suggests a swan.

Swannoun

(heraldry) This bird used as a heraldic charge, sometimes with a crown around its neck (e. g. the arms of Buckinghamshire).

Swanverb

To travel or move about in an aimless, idle, or pretentiously casual way.

Swanverb

To declare (chiefly in first-person present constructions).

Swannoun

Any one of numerous species of large aquatic birds belonging to Cygnus, Olor, and allied genera of the subfamily Cygninæ. They have a large and strong beak and a long neck, and are noted for their graceful movements when swimming. Most of the northern species are white. In literature the swan was fabled to sing a melodious song, especially at the time of its death.

Swannoun

Fig.: An appellation for a sweet singer, or a poet noted for grace and melody; as Shakespeare is called the swan of Avon.

Swannoun

The constellation Cygnus.

Swannoun

stately heavy-bodied aquatic bird with very long neck and usually white plumage as adult

Swanverb

to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true;

Swanverb

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment;

Swanverb

sweep majestically;

Swannoun

a large waterbird with a long flexible neck, short legs, webbed feet, a broad bill, and typically all-white plumage.

Swanverb

move about or go somewhere in a casual, irresponsible, or ostentatious way

Swan

Swans are birds of the family Anatidae within the genus Cygnus. The swans' closest relatives include the geese and ducks.

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.