Song in Tagalog

Song in Tagalog translates to “Kanta” or “Awit” in Filipino. These terms refer to musical compositions with lyrics that are sung, whether they’re modern pop songs, traditional folk music, or religious hymns.

Understanding the different Tagalog words for “song” helps you appreciate the rich musical culture of the Philippines and communicate more naturally about music with Filipino speakers. Let’s explore the nuances and usage of these terms.

[Words] = Song

[Definition]:
– Song /sɔːŋ/
– Noun 1: A short piece of music with words that you sing.
– Noun 2: The musical sounds that birds make.
– Noun 3: A poem, especially one with a musical quality.

[Synonyms] = Kanta, Awit, Himig, Tugtugin, Awitin, Kantahin

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: She sang a beautiful song at the wedding ceremony.
– Ex1_PH: Siya ay umawit ng magandang kanta sa seremonya ng kasal.

– Ex2_EN: The birds’ song woke me up early in the morning.
– Ex2_PH: Ang awit ng mga ibon ay gumising sa akin nang maaga sa umaga.

– Ex3_EN: This song reminds me of my childhood memories.
– Ex3_PH: Ang kantang ito ay nagpapaalala sa akin ng aking mga alaala sa pagkabata.

– Ex4_EN: They learned a traditional folk song in their music class.
– Ex4_PH: Natuto sila ng tradisyonal na folk song sa kanilang klase ng musika.

– Ex5_EN: The national song is played at every official ceremony.
– Ex5_PH: Ang pambansang awit ay tinutugtog sa bawat opisyal na seremonya.