chanson
/ˈʃɒ̃sɒ̃
/ /ʃɑ̃sɔ̃/noun
A French song.The music performed will vary, including classical pieces, French chansons, old Italian songs, jazz and pop music....
- Few musical genres sport the elegance of the French chanson.
- All sorts of music will be well represented at the festival, including concerts of Irish folk music, jazz, Parisian chansons and brass bands.
Origin
French, from Latin cantio(n-) 'singing', from canere 'sing'.