CANTABILE

a. n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.

2.
n.

A piece or pessage, whether vocal or instrumental, pecuilarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.


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