Corrido (en. Run)

[koˈriðo]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Narrative musical composition typically of Mexican origin.

Example Sentence: The corrido of the revolution is sung at many parties.

El corrido de la revolución se canta en muchas fiestas.

Definition: Musical genre that reflects historical events or legends.

Example Sentence: Many corridos tell the lives of heroes and villains.

Muchos corridos cuentan la vida de héroes y villanos.

Etymology/Origin: From the verb 'correr', referring to narrating something that happens quickly.

Phrase: corrido of the revolution

Meaning: Corrido that narrates the events of the Mexican revolution.

corrido de la revolución

Phrase: norteño corrido

Meaning: Corrido characteristic of norteña music.

corrido norteño

Related Word: music

Description: Form of art that uses sound as a medium of expression.

música

Related Word: song

Description: Brief musical composition, usually with lyrics.

canción

Meaning: Corrido as a form of social protest.

Example: That corrido talks about the injustice in our community.

Ese corrido habla de la injusticia en nuestra comunidad.

Meaning: Narco corrido: song that narrates the life of drug traffickers.

Example: Narco corridos are very popular among young people.

Los corridos de narco son muy populares entre los jóvenes.