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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