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