cantabile
pronunciation
How to pronounce cantabile in British English:
UK [kænˈtɑ:bɪleɪ]
How to pronounce cantabile in American English:
US [kɑnˈtɑbɪˌle]
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- Adjective:
- smooth and flowing
Word Origin
- cantabile (adj.)
- 1724, from Italian, literally "singable, that can be sung," from cantare "to sing" (see chant (v.)).
Example
- 1. Valley streams are winding path , the water gurgling sound , cantabile , such as yin .
- 2. Cantabile youth , as well as and flow , sometimes low , sometimes sonorous .