Lullaby
Lullaby
Lullaby (/ˈlʌləbaɪ/), also known as a cradle song, is a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children. The purposes 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.
Etymology
The term "lullaby" is derived from the Middle English "lullen" (to lull) and "bye" (in the sense of near or next to). It was first recorded in the 1300s.
Related Terms
- Nursery Rhyme: A short, traditional verse or song for children.
- Bedtime Story: A traditional form of storytelling, where a story is told to a child at bedtime to prepare the child for sleep.
- Sleep: A naturally recurring state of mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness, relatively inhibited sensory activity, reduced muscle activity and inhibition of nearly all voluntary muscles.
- Infant: A very young offspring of a human.
- Music: An art form, and cultural activity, whose medium is sound.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lullaby
- Wikipedia's article - Lullaby
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