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cantabile

/kænˈtɑːbɪleɪ/

cantabilenoun

cantabiles

Musical term for a passage or style marked to be played cantabile.

Definitions

A passage or style of music that is to be performed in a smooth, songlike manner.

The cantabile in the second movement showcases the cello's lyrical qualities.

cantabileadjective

more cantabile

Comp.

most cantabile

Super.

/kænˈtɑːbɪleɪ/

Translations

The piece was played in a cantabile style, emphasizing the melody.

Произведение было исполнено в стиле кантабиле, подчеркивая мелодию.

Definitions

Smooth and flowing in style; songlike, especially of a musical passage or performance.

The violinist's cantabile line created a lyrical, expressive mood.

Synonyms

cantabileadverb

/kænˈtɑː.bɪ.leɪ/

/kænˈtɑː.bə.leɪ/

Used chiefly as a musical direction meaning "in a singing style".

Definitions

In a smooth, flowing, songlike manner (as a musical direction).

Play the melody cantabile to emphasize its lyrical character.