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Webster 1913 Edition
Cantabile
‖
Can-ta′bi-le
,Adj.
[It.,
cantare
to sing.] (Mus.)
In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
‖Can-ta′bi-le
,Noun.
(Mus.)
A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; – sometimes called
cantilena
.