noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any song with French words, but more specifically a classic, lyric-driven French song.
2. 2
   A religious song. obsolete

Synonyms

All synonyms

anthemart songballadbluesbucoliccalypso

Etymology

From French chanson f (“song”), from Latin cantio f. Doublet of cantion and canzone.

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