Cantabile: meaning, definitions and examples
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cantabile
[ kahn-TAH-bee-lay ]
music style
Cantabile is a musical term that indicates a style of performance characterized by a melodious and singing quality. It is often used for instruments and voices to express lyrical and expressive phrases, allowing musicians to focus on the smoothness and beauty of the melody. The term suggests a flowing, graceful interpretation of the music, rather than a strictly rhythmic or mechanical execution. It is commonly used in classical music but can also apply to other genres where lyrical expression is desired.
Synonyms
expressively, lyrically, melodiously.
Examples of usage
- Play the piece cantabile.
- The violinist performed the sonata cantabile.
- Sing the chorus cantabile to convey emotion.
- The pianist interpreted the melody cantabile.
Translations
Translations of the word "cantabile" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cantabile
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคเฅเคฌเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช cantabile
๐ฎ๐ฉ cantabile
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฝัะฐะฑัะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ cantabile
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใณใฟใผใใฌ
๐ซ๐ท cantabile
๐ช๐ธ cantabile
๐น๐ท cantabile
๐ฐ๐ท ์นธํ๋น๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุชุงุจููู
๐จ๐ฟ cantabile
๐ธ๐ฐ cantabile
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅกๆฏๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ cantabile
๐ฎ๐ธ cantabile
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะฝัะฐะฑะธะปะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cantabile
๐ฒ๐ฝ cantabile
Etymology
The term 'cantabile' comes from the Italian word, which in turn is derived from the Latin 'cantabilis', meaning 'singable' or 'able to be sung'. The root 'cantare' in Latin translates to 'to sing'. The use of 'cantabile' as a musical term dates back to the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods when composers began emphasizing the expressive qualities of melody in addition to harmony and rhythm. Throughout the evolution of Western music, musicians adopted cantabile as a directive to encourage performances that highlight lyrical beauty and emotional depth. It has since integrated into the standard terminology used in sheet music and performance instructions across various musical styles.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,781, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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