Cantabile
adjective
In a way that is smooth and flowing.
The pianist played the piece cantabile, creating a serene atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- play cantabile
- sing cantabile
Usage tips
Musical
adverb
Playing music in a smooth and flowing manner.
She sings the aria cantabile, with great expressiveness.
Often appears as...
- cantabile style
- cantabile passage
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A piece or passage played in a smooth and flowing style.
The cantabile in the second movement adds a beautiful contrast to the rest of the piece.
Often appears as...
- cantabile section
- cantabile theme
Usage tips
Musical
adjective
In a way that is smooth and flowing.
The pianist played the piece cantabile, creating a serene atmosphere.
Often appears as...
- play cantabile
- sing cantabile
Usage tips
Musical
adverb
Playing music in a smooth and flowing manner.
She sings the aria cantabile, with great expressiveness.
Often appears as...
- cantabile style
- cantabile passage
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A piece or passage played in a smooth and flowing style.
The cantabile in the second movement adds a beautiful contrast to the rest of the piece.
Often appears as...
- cantabile section
- cantabile theme
Usage tips
Musical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Music Emotion
Used to describe expression that evokes a sense of peace or tranquility.
The choir's cantabile rendition of the hymn was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Speech
Though related to singing, 'cantabile' is specific to music and not spoken word.
Her violin solo was distinctly cantabile, unlike her spoken introduction.
Pro Tip 3/3No Staccato
'Cantabile' contrasts with 'staccato', indicating longer and connected notes.
The cantabile nature of the piece was clear next to the staccato sections.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Emotion
Used to describe expression that evokes a sense of peace or tranquility.
The choir's cantabile rendition of the hymn was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Speech
Though related to singing, 'cantabile' is specific to music and not spoken word.
Her violin solo was distinctly cantabile, unlike her spoken introduction.
Pro Tip 3/3No Staccato
'Cantabile' contrasts with 'staccato', indicating longer and connected notes.
The cantabile nature of the piece was clear next to the staccato sections.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Emotion
Used to describe expression that evokes a sense of peace or tranquility.
The choir's cantabile rendition of the hymn was breathtaking.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Speech
Though related to singing, 'cantabile' is specific to music and not spoken word.
Her violin solo was distinctly cantabile, unlike her spoken introduction.
Pro Tip 3/3No Staccato
'Cantabile' contrasts with 'staccato', indicating longer and connected notes.
The cantabile nature of the piece was clear next to the staccato sections.
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