English Explanatory Dictionary

cantata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

Pronunciation

/kənˈtɑːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cantata.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-cantata.wav

Word forms

cantata cantatas cantate

Etymology

From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

Related words

sonata
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