Cantabile definition
In an easy, flowing manner; like a song.
adjective
A cantabile movement or passage.
noun
In a smooth, lyrical, flowing style. Used chiefly as a direction.
adjective
A cantabile passage or movement.
noun
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(music) A passage having this mark.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
cantabile
Plural:
cantabilesOrigin of cantabile
- Italian from Late Latin cantābilis worthy to be sung from Latin cantāre to sing kan- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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