Song

45 8.7

A Chinese dynasty that ruled from 960 to 1279, famous for art and inventions

proper noun
/sɔŋ/

: dinastía Song

The result was very similar, as the Southern Song's military performance encouraged the Mongols to turn their attentions to it.
Song dynasty
Northern Song
Song emperors

Examples

Many experts regard the Song Dynasty as a golden age for Chinese literature and philosophy.
The beautiful ceramics were created during the Song Dynasty, showcasing their artistic excellence.
In practical terms, the Song dynasty discovered this free bonus by spending more than it took in taxes.

Academic text (2017)
The cumulative effect of all these improvements made the Northern Song economy the most advanced in the world.

Academic text (2002)
Wineshops of Northern Song times could be easily recognized by their distinct architecture and trade signs.

Academic text (2002)
Xia Gui (act. 1180-1224), Twelve Views of Landscape, detail, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), handscroll, ink on silk.

Academic text (2013)
The innovations in technology and commerce flourished under the Song Dynasty, setting new standards for progress.

Synonyms

Sung

vsSong

16 9.1

A Chinese dynasty from 960 to 1279 known for its art and learning

is the modern short form rather than the older spelling

Sung dynasty

vsSong

1 8.1

A royal Chinese dynasty from 960 to 1279, famous for its art and learning

is the modern or alternative short form instead of that older spelling

Song dynasty

vsSong

6.8

A period in China from 960 to 1279 when a ruling family makes great art and literature

is the shorter single-word form used instead of the full name

Idioms

for a song

Informal

1 4.3

It costs very little

for a song

Informal

5.3

It costs very little

to go for a song

Informal

6.3

To be sold very cheaply for much less than it is worth

Compounds

theme song

48 2.5

A short piece of music that plays at the start of a TV show or for a performer

love song

47 1.4

A song that expresses romantic feelings for someone

folk song

11 2.2

A song people in a place sing for a long time that tells their stories

swan song

Informal

5 7.7

A final public performance or work before a person stops performing

song and dance

2 3.5

A performance with singing and dancing on stage

cover song

2 3.4

A new recording or performance of a song originally sung by another artist

torch song

Archaic

2 7.0

A sad song about love that is not returned

siren song

2 8.3

A tempting offer that seems good but leads to trouble

drinking song

1 3.2

A song people sing when they drink alcohol together at parties or gatherings

religious song

1 2.1

A song sung as part of religious worship or ceremonies

song and dance

Informal

1 7.2

A complicated story used as an excuse to avoid blame

work song

1 3.7

A song with a steady beat people sing to make repeating work easier, for example in fields or on ships

Song of Songs

Literature

1 8.4

A book in the Old Testament made of love poems

song sparrow

1 3.1

A small North American bird with brown streaked feathers that sings a clear musical song

banquet song

6.3

A song guests often make up and sing at a banquet

girlypop song

8.2

A cheerful pop tune meant for young girls

Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Holy Children

Literature

9.9

A section added to the Book of Daniel containing a prayer and a song by three young men

Prayer of Azariah and Song of the Three Children

Literature

9.9

A religious passage added to the Book of Daniel that contains a prayer and a song by three children

Skibidi song

Texting

6.8

A popular dance song with a catchy rhythm that starts a viral online dance challenge

song thrush

4.5

A small brown bird that sings short repeated songs

Song dynasty

6.8

A period in China from 960 to 1279 when a ruling family makes great art and literature

twist song

Archaic

5.5

A song for the Twist dance that made people dance in the 1960s

ultrapop song

4.6

A very catchy pop song with a simple, repeating chorus that many people like

Surface Forms

Song main

Etymology

The word Song comes from an old Chinese place name 宋 ('Song'). That's why the ruling family and the historical period are called the Song dynasty, and it is not related to the English word 'song' that means a piece of music.