In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CANTILENA
Etymology
Noun
cantilena (plural cantilenas)
(music) A vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style.
Anagrams
• lancinate
Source: Wiktionary
Can`ti*le"na, n. Etym: [It. & L.] (Mus.)
Definition: See Cantabile.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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