Cantata

//kənˈtɑːtə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.
  2. 2
    a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text wordnet

Etymology

From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

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