Welcome to Play Katena
Italian nursery rhymes, traditional and kid’s songs
for amusement, entertainment and education
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“PLAY” is a fascinating word…
One term that in Italian can be translated in different way, depending on the context.
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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.
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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.