The usual Old English word for cloud was weolcan. In Middle English, skie also originally meant cloud. The four fundamental types of cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus) were proposed by British amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772-1864) in 1802. Figuratively, as something that casts a shadow, from early 15c.; hence under a cloud (c.1500).
Thanks for the A2A. Okay, the most famous song in the world is no doubt 'Happy Birthday', followed by various Christmas carols (since the majority of human population is Christian indeed and since Santa is a really famous guy), folk songs, army marches and national anthems.
This also explains why these famous piano songs are often used to accompany scenes in movies, commercials, and television shows, or are often performed at recitals and weddings. The five pieces below are just a few of the most beloved songs that form the soundtrack to our lives. 5 Famous Piano Songs 1. Ludwig van Beethoven, âMoonlight Sonataâ