Definition of cantabile Cantabile

can•ta•bi•le

We found 7 definitions of cantabile from 3 different sources.

What does cantabile mean?

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Adjective
cantabile - smooth and flowing
		singing
		melodic, melodious, musical of or relating to melody; "melodic harmony"

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cantabile (Noun)
A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner.
cantabile (Noun)
A passage having this mark.
cantabile (Adverb)
Played in this style; singingly, lyrically.
cantabile (Adjective)
Describing a passage having this mark; singable, lyrical.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

cantabile (a.)
In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
cantabile (n.)
A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.

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