What does "tonadilla" mean in English?

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Spanish

tonadilla

English

little song

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Alternative translations of "tonadilla"

short song
comic song
musical interlude

Examples of how to use "tonadilla" in Spanish

Spanish
Canturreaba una tonadilla.
English
He hummed a little tune.
Spanish
La tonadilla suena en la radio ahora.
English
The little tune is playing on the radio now.
Spanish
Aprendemos la tonadilla en la clase.
English
We are learning the little tune in class.
Spanish
Mi tía canta una tonadilla alegre.
English
My aunt sings a cheerful little tune.
Spanish
El tonadillo antiguo es difícil de encontrar.
English
The old little tune is hard to find.

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Canturreaba una tonadilla.

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