Forlanas

/fɔrˈlɑːnəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of forlana; multiple traditional Venetian folk dances or musical pieces written in that style.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of Italian 'forlana.' The word retained its Italian form even when adopted into English, similar to how we say 'piazzas' not 'piazzoes.'

Kelly Says

The survival of the Italian plural in English shows how certain artistic traditions are so tied to their origin that we keep their original language even when we're speaking English—the music is inseparable from its Italian heritage.

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