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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'.

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