Plural of chanson; French songs or ballads, often featuring poetic lyrics about love, social life, or everyday situations.
From French chanson (song), derived from Latin cantio (singing). The form evolved from medieval poetry traditions.
French chansons are so embedded in European culture that they have their own distinct emotional quality—there's a reason people think of romance and Paris when they hear accordion music with French lyrics!
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