fado

Meaning

Noun

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.

Origin

From Portuguese fado ("fate"), from Latin fātum. fate.

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