cantata
pronunciation
How to pronounce cantata in British English:
UK [kænˈtɑ:tə]
How to pronounce cantata in American English:
US [kənˈtɑtə]
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- Noun:
- a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
Word Origin
- cantata
- cantata: see chant
- cantata (n.)
- 1724, from Italian cantata, literally "that which is sung," past participle of cantare "to sing" (see chant (v.)).
Example
- 1. Easter cantata for soli , chorus and chamber ensemble .
- 2. The music of the song has been rearranged for the cantata .
- 3. Sinfonia : an instrumental composition serving as an overture , as to an opera or a cantata , especially in the 18th century .
- 4. Spring 's sweet cantata .
- 5. I 've taken up boxing again , and my cantata .