What is a lullaby?
A lullaby is a sung oral practice often used to soothe a child or help them sleep.
Origins, forms and everyday life
Lyrics can reflect affection, hopes, work and family life. Rhythm, repetition and the intimacy of the voice matter; many lullabies have no single fixed text. Melodies and words vary across languages and places.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Lullabies can be studied as intergenerational transmission of sound, language and emotion. Documentation should respect the singer’s consent, accurately record local language and preserve context.
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