Old song, a trifle; nothing of value. "I do not intend to be thus put
off with an old song." Dr. H. More. -- Song bird (Zoöl.), any singing
bird; one of the Oscines. -- Song sparrow (Zoöl.), a very common North
American sparrow (Melospiza fasciata, or M. melodia) noted for the
sweetness of its song in early spring. Its breast is covered with dusky
brown streaks which form a blotch in the center. -- Song thrush
(Zoöl.), a common European thrush (Turdus musicus), noted for its
melodius song; -- called also mavis, throstle, and thrasher.
Syn. -- Sonnet; ballad; canticle; carol; canzonet; ditty; hymn;
descant; lay; strain; poesy; verse.
Song"craft` (sng"krft`), n. The art of making songs or verses; metrical
composition; versification.
A half-effaced inscription, Written with little skill of songcraft.
Longfellow.
Song"ful (-fl), a. Disposed to sing; full of song.
Song"ish, a. Consisting of songs. [R.] Dryden.
Song"less, a. Destitute of the power of song; without song; as,
songless birds; songless woods.
Song"ster (-str), n. [AS. sangestre a female singer.] 1. One who sings;
one skilled in singing; -- not often applied to human beings.