Morna
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məʊˈɹnɑ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Morna is a noun meaning (uncountable, music) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.
Meaning
(uncountable, music) A genre of Cape Verdean music and dance.
More Meanings
- (countable) A piece of music in this style.
Example Sentences
She [Cesária Évora] is most famous for singing morna, which roughly translates to “songs of mourning.” As with many other kinds of folk music, morna songs are handed down from generation to generation, tracing dominant themes in a people's history.
Word Forms
- mornas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include morisco, mesteso, morendo, muscavado, mora, muscovado.
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