cantabile

Can*ta"bi*le, a. Etym: [It., cantare to sing.] (Mus.) Defn: In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando. Can*ta"bi*le, n. (Mus.) Defn: A piece or pessage, whether vocal or instrumental, pecuilarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.

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