a poem set to music and intended to be sung
melody sung or played with musical instrument
Cases of word usage
1) a formal song of loyalty (anthem)
2) a song for one voice in an opera (aria)
3) a song sung at a burial or for a dead person (dirge)
4) a short, simple song (ditty)
5) a poem or song of sorrow, especially for the dead (elegy)
6) evergreen song (golden oldie)
7) a song of praise to God, as used in a religious service (hymn)
8) an expression of grief; a song or poem expressing grief (lament)
9) a song for encouraging a baby to sleep (lullaby)
10) a song for several voices without musical accompaniment (madrigal)