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Canto: meaning, definitions and examples

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canto

 

[ หˆkantoสŠ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

type of song

A canto is a principal form of division in a long poem, typically used in epic poetry. It corresponds to a stanza in poetry, and can be compared to a chapter in prose. Cantos often serve as subdivisions to organize the various themes or sections of the poem.

Synonyms

division, section, stanza

Examples of usage

  • The poem consists of five cantos.
  • Each canto presents a different part of the hero's journey.
  • In the final canto, the protagonist achieves redemption.
Context #2 | Verb

to sing

To canto means to sing or to chant in a melodious manner, often in a style that is characteristic of a particular culture or genre of music. This verb usage is less common but can be found to describe the act of performing songs or hymns.

Synonyms

chant, perform, sing

Examples of usage

  • He cantos beautifully at the local events.
  • They canto traditional songs during the festival.
  • The artist cantos every evening at the cafรฉ.

Translations

Translations of the word "canto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ะฟั–ัะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lied

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lagu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ัะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piosenka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chanson

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸarkฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ๋ž˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุบู†ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pieseลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญŒๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pesem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mahnฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canciรณn

Word origin

The term 'canto' originates from the Italian word 'canto', meaning 'song' or 'singing'. This word is derived from the Latin 'cantus', which means 'song' as well, coming from the verb 'canere', meaning 'to sing'. In the context of poetry, the use of 'canto' to describe stanzas or divisions in a long poem is thought to have been popularized during the Renaissance when epic poetry flourished in Europe. Notable examples include Dante Alighieri's 'Divine Comedy', which is divided into cantos, as well as Lord Byron's 'Don Juan', demonstrating the adaptability of the term in various literary traditions across different languages and cultures.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,367, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.