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民謡 — meaning in English

min'yō

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English meaning

  • ballad noun A simple narrative song or poem, often telling a romantic or dramatic story, typically slow and sentimental.

Senses

民謡 is used for these senses in English:

  • ballad A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
  • folk song (music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.

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