sad song

collocation in English

meaningsofsadandsong

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sad
adjective
uk
/sæd/us
/sæd/
unhappy ...
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song
noun
uk
/sɒŋ/us
/sɑːŋ/
a usually short piece of music with words that ...
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(Definition ofsadandsongfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsad song

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My violin was ready to play asadsong.
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However, while serious in nature, it is not necessarily intended to be asadsong.
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School plays, a wacky babysitting adventure, a psychic pit stop, and a retro revisit to asadsong?
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It's such asadsong, delivered so delicately.
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It was supposed to be asadsong, but everyone thinks it's hilarious.
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He was initially reluctant to sing asadsongbecause it might make him want to run away and lose his easy job.
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There's a beautiful andsadsonghere where she imagines her happy future.
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There's a reason they call them power ballads: asadsongblasted at full volume is a metaphor for finding strength in pain.
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A wild dove then sits on the grave of her dead husband and sings asadsongday after day.
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From this derives these absurdities in expression - giving to grave or sad songs some sweet and honeyed embellishments.
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After climbing to the highest peaks, he built a crooked mansion and called to the moon by playing asadsongon a magic flute found in the tinker's pack.
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Sad songs and sketches came to dominate in reflection of the mood of a bereaved nation.
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The album includes several tracks that tell stories a balance of sad songs and happier tunes.
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Raza was a classically trained singer and was more famous for singing sad songs.
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He heads to the jukebox and while playing sad songs he notices another woman going through the same situation.
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On the third day, they end this annual celebration by singing sad songs together.
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She draws the inspiration for her lyrics from her personal experiences and those of her friends and family, which often result in sad songs.
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