waiata
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Example:In Māori culture, waiata and songs serve as a means of storytelling and cultural preservation.
Definition:a musical composition with words, typically expressed by singing with melodies and rhythms.
From song
Example:The elderly woman handed down the waiata and the lament to preserve the family’s history and traditions.
Definition:a song of mourning, often expressing sorrow or grief, typically sung as a means of respecting the deceased.
From lament
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