song
nounfeminine/kɐ̃ˈti.ɣɐ/medium
can·ti·ga
Definition
Short poetic composition, usually intended to be sung; a simple or traditional song.
Grandmother would sing a lullaby to put the grandchildren to sleep.
Folk songs are part of our cultural heritage.
Common collocations
folk songlullabytraditional songsing a song
Idiomatic expressions
- Friend song (medieval lyric poetry)
- Lullaby (sleep song)
- Round song (song for circle game)
Etymology
Do latim 'cantica', plural de 'canticum'.