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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A Portuguese folk song, usually featuring a single vocalist, Portuguese guitar and sometimes classical guitar. Lyrical themes are often melancholic in nature; the structure of the song is of greater importance.
2. 2
   a sad Portuguese folksong wordnet

Example

More examples

"There are many people who like fado."

Etymology

From Portuguese fado (“fate”), from Latin fātum. Doublet of fate.

Related phrases

folk song

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