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cantabile
CIDE DICTIONARY
cantabile, a. [It., cantare to sing.].
In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando. [1913 Webster]
cantabile, n.
A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena . [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
cantabile, adv., adj., & n. Mus.
--adv. & adj. in a smooth singing style.
--n. a cantabile passage or movement.
--adv. & adj. in a smooth singing style.
--n. a cantabile passage or movement.
Etymology
It., = singable
THESAURUS
cantabile
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