Definition of "waiata" [waiata]

• A Māori folk song. (noun)

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• "His kōrero (spoken words), karakia (prayers) and waiata (song) were immensely healing."
• "She holds his heart within her clever hands, hands which whisper words in ancient grace, waiata poi embraced in rhythmic swing."
• "More poetic are the _waiata_, which are sung without the aid of any action."