Definition of "chanson" [chan•son]

• A song, especially a French one. (noun)

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• "The 'chanson' -- _i. e._, the dance tune, was played on the flute, and accompanied by the 'tabourin' or drum, which beats all the time."
• "Her style is often described as "chanson" but in fact, it mixes classic French elements with American pop and rock music."
• "-- [MS.] [236] {504} [Brantôme (_Memoires, etc. _, 1722, i. 215) quotes a "chanson" of "Les soldats Espagnols" as they marched Romewards."