Lullaby

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.

Lullaby (The Cure song)

"Lullaby" is a song by English rock band the Cure and the lead single from their eighth studio album, Disintegration (1989). It is co-written by Robert Smith and produced by him with Dave Allen. Released as a single on 10 April 1989 by Fiction Records, the song is the band's highest-charting single in their home country, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart. It additionally reached number three in Ireland and West Germany while becoming a top-10 hit in several other European countries and New Zealand. The accompanying music video, directed by Tim Pope, won the British Video of the Year at the 1990 Brit Awards.

lullaby

Noun

1. A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.

Verb

1. To sing a lullaby to.