Cradle Song

Lullaby

A lullaby, or a cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music usually played for children. The purpose of lullabies vary. In some societies, they are used to pass down cultural knowledge or tradition. In addition, lullabies are often used for the developing of communication skills, indication of emotional intent, maintenance of infants' undivided attention, modulation of infants' arousal, and regulation of behavior. Perhaps one of the most important uses of lullabies is as a sleep aid for infants. As a result, the music is often simple and repetitive. Lullabies can be found in many countries and have existed since ancient times.

A Cradle Song

"A Cradle Song" is a poem written by William Blake in 1789, as part of his book Songs of Innocence.

Cradle Song (1956 film)

"Cradle Song" is a 1956 American TV film for the Hallmark Hall of Fame, directed by George Schaefer.

Song

A song is a musical composition performed by the human voice. The voice often carries the melody using patterns of sound and silence. Songs have a structure, such as the common ABA form, and are usually made of sections that are repeated or performed with variation later. A song without instruments is said to be a cappella.

cradle song

Noun

1. A lullaby.