Welcome to Play Katena

Italian nursery rhymes, traditional and kid’s songs

for amusement, entertainment and education

PLAY” is a fascinating word…
One term that in Italian can be translated in different way, depending on the context.

The verb “to play” means for example:

  • giocare“: to play a game or a sport
  • suonare“: to play an instrument
  • recitare“: to play a role

And also as a noun it denotes similar differences.

This is the reason that gave the name to this website, to educate and involve children and young people through “playing” in all its meanings.