Choose the one word that fits the description given below:
A soft, gentle song sung to help a baby fall asleep
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Lullaby
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Ballad | a song or poem that tells a story | The folk singer sang a ballad about Rani Lakshmibai. |
| (2) Lullaby (answer) | a soft, quiet song that is sung to send a small child to sleep | Every night, Dadi sings an old Punjabi lullaby to my baby sister. |
| (3) Dirge | a slow, sad song sung for a person who has died | A dirge was played as the soldier’s body was carried home. |
| (4) Anthem | a song of praise for a country, school or group, sung on formal occasions | Everyone stood up when the school anthem began. |