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ABSTRACT
Music stands as a universally understood language that resonates within the hearts of humanity. It is the display of mankind's creative wisdom, giving voice to the unspoken and painting emotions with sound. Within the enchanting melodies, an embroidery of unity forms, creating a world desirable to all who inhabit it. As the notes weave together, they take on a profound role in molding societies, alleviating sorrow, and bestowing happiness. This project work examines the linguistic realm of traditional music in Ẹdo, Nigeria, with a specific focus on the meaning communicated in songs used in Marriages and Naming ceremonies.
Data were collected using pen and paper and the collected data was translated and described. The method of analysis employed is the descriptive approach which seeks to account for language description from the perspectives of the native speakers of the language based on the use of the language in social backgrounds.
The study made a series of findings which are a work of insights into the socio-cultural and moral thoughts communicated through the songs. This study recommends that traditional Ẹdo songs are a bedrock of socio-cultural and linguistic resources that need extensive study and documentation for the sake of posterity.
