Awitan (en. Singing)

/a.wiˈtan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of activity where a person tells a story or conveys information through singing.

Each song in the concert is full of emotion.

Bawat awitan sa konsiyerto ay puno ng damdamin.

The process of singing or performing a song.

The children's singing is lively and joyful.

Ang awitan ng mga bata ay masigla at masaya.

Derived from the word 'awit' meaning to sing.

folk songs

Songs that reflect the culture and traditions of a community.

awiting bayan

love songs

Songs that express feelings of love.

awit ng pag-ibig

song

A composition created for singing.

kanta

melody

A poem or prose represented in the form of music.

awit

Singing session with friends or a crew.

Come on, let's have a singing session later at Jelo's house!

Tara, let's awitan tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Jelo!

To make up a song or improvise while singing.

Whatever, let's just improvise a song, no need to be too serious!

Kahit ano, awitan na lang natin, wag na masyadong seryoso!