canzonetta
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian canzonetta
Noun
canzonetta (plural canzonettas)
- A style of popular Italian secular vocal composition which originated around 1560, or a piece composed in this style
- 2007, January 30, “Steve Smith”, in A Debut and a Fervent Violinist:
- In the canzonetta, Mr. McDuffie summoned a subtle glow, which was well matched by flute and clarinet soloists.
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See also
canzonetta on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Italian
Noun
canzonetta f (plural canzonette)
- A simple or popular song