Lula

/ˈlulə/ noun

Definition

A traditional lullaby or soothing song meant to calm babies and children, common in Brazilian Portuguese culture.

Etymology

From Portuguese 'lula,' related to 'lulo' and 'nana,' baby-talk words for lullabies found across Romance languages. The word is primarily used in Brazilian Portuguese traditions.

Kelly Says

Lullabies like 'Lula' have been studied and found to have specific musical patterns—around 60 beats per minute matching resting heart rate—suggesting mothers evolved to sing at exactly the rhythm that calms human nervous systems.

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