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Mōteatea (Topical Term)
Used for/see from:
- Laments (Traditional)
- Traditional laments
See also:
- Tangihanga
- Broader heading: Mahi ā-Rēhia
- Broader heading: Reo Māori
- Broader heading: Waiata koroua
- Narrower heading: Apakura
- Narrower heading: Waiata aroha
- Narrower heading: Waiata tangi
Whakamārama: He momo waiata tangi ka rongo i te pōuri nui i te rironga o tētahi mea, pērā i te matenga o te tangata e aroha nuitia ana.
Scope Note: Traditional-style laments, mostly songs of farewell, to express the emotions felt at the loss of a beloved person or object.