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Complete Definition of "cantilena"

English
Etymology
Italian or Latin cantilena.

Pronunciation
IPA: /kæntɪ'leɪn�/

Noun
cantilena

  1. a vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style

#:*1964: He played a lazy tune that sinuated from C sharp down to G natural and back again. Astonishing that he could flute so lazy a cantilena while chasing nymphs. � Anthony Burgess, The Eve of St Venus

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