Song and Chant (Waiata/Karakia)

Waiata me Karakia

About this concept

Māori songs (waiata) and chants (karakia) use specific poetic structures, melodic patterns, and elevated language. Types include waiata tangi (lament), waiata aroha (love song), karakia (prayer/incantation).

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~35 cards at level C1.

Examples

E toru ngā mea...There are three things... (waiata opening)

Tūtira mai ngā iwi.Line up together, people. (famous waiata)

Ka mate, ka mate! Ka ora, ka ora!I die, I die! I live, I live! (haka)

Unuhia, unuhia te uru tapu nui...Remove, remove the great sacred power... (karakia)

Prerequisite

Archaic Vocabulary and FormsC1

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