Song And Dance (Noun)
Meaning 1
Theatrical performance combining singing and dancing.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The musical's finale was a spectacular song and dance routine that left the audience cheering for more.
- She was known for her captivating song and dance performances in various stage productions.
- The singer's latest music video was a highly choreographed song and dance extravaganza featuring elaborate costumes and sets.
- The theatrical company was renowned for its elaborate song and dance productions, often incorporating intricate choreography and special effects.
- In the 1920s, vaudeville was a popular form of entertainment featuring comedians, musicians, and performers specializing in song and dance acts.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An interesting but highly implausible story; often told as an excuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- I was late to work because I got stuck in the revolving door for 20 minutes, it was a real song and dance trying to get out of there.
- My little brother broke his arm and now he's giving me a song and dance about how it's not his fault that he fell off the trampoline.
- I'm telling you, officer, I wasn't speeding, the radar gun must have malfunctioned, I don't know what else could cause it to give a reading of over 100mph, that's just ridiculous, don't listen to the song and dance they're giving you about it.
- She gave me a whole song and dance about how her dog ate her homework, but I'm not buying it.
- My friend tried to convince me that his car broke down on the way to the party, but it was just a song and dance to cover up the fact that he didn't want to come.