What is Mele in Hawaiian? Mele (pronounced MEH-leh) translates to “song” or “chant” in Hawaiian, but its meaning runs deeper. Traditionally, mele serves as the way Hawaiians pass on history, culture, and values.
Kumu hula and award-winning musician Manu Boyd shares some of his favorite mele Hawaiʻi in our new series, Mele Hoʻoheno – Cherished Songs. We invite you to join him (and some very special guests) as he explores the meaning and significance of each song while offering personal memories, reflections, and anecdotes that help bring the story ...
Mele, the heart of Hawaiian culture, is more than just music; it’s the chanted poetry, songs, and dances that tell stories, preserve history, and connect generations. Understanding mele is key to grasping the essence of Hawaii.
- nvt., Song, anthem, or chant of any kind; poem, poetry; to sing, chant (preceded by both ke and ka). Kāna mele, his song [sung by him or composed by him]. Kona mele, his song [in his honor]. Ke Mele a Solomona (Biblical), the Song of Solomon. Mele ʻoli, gay song. hoʻomele Caus/sim.; To cause to sing or chant. Cf. haku mele.
The meaning of ANNAL is annals; especially : annals of a single year, locale, or people.
ANNAL definition: a record of events of a particular year. See examples of annal used in a sentence.
Idiom go down in the annals (Definition of annal from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
Leicester's feat will go down in the annals of history as the most unlikely in any major sporting sphere. Add five consecutive one-day international defeats, and the past six months have been as bad as any in the annals of cricket down under. Now his name is destined to go down in the annals of football history.