UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: song

Semantic entry: 33.110

Semantic domains: Communication

Subdomains: Sing, Lament

Definition: a particular melodic pattern with verbal content

Notes: In a number of languages it is impossible to use a combination such as ‘to sing a new song.’ One can, however, often use an expression such as ‘to sing with new words’ or ‘to utter a new song.’|In employing terms for ‘to sing’ or ‘song,’ it is important to avoid an expression which will apply only to some restricted type of music, for example, translated hymns using melodies from Western Europe.