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song
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kɐ̃ˈti.ɣɐ/can·ti·ga
Definition
1Short poetic composition, usually intended to be sung; a simple or traditional song.
Usage examples
“Grandmother would sing a lullaby to put the grandchildren to sleep.”
“Folk songs are part of our cultural heritage.”
Common combinations
folk songlullabytraditional songsing a song
Idiomatic expressions
- Friend song (medieval lyric poetry)
- Lullaby (sleep song)
- Round song (song for circle game)