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fado.

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.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈfɑːdoʊ/
  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.

Where this word comes from

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

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