Cantata

[kæn'tɑːtə] or [kæn'tɑtə]

Definition

(noun.) a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.

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Definition

(n.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody.

Editor: Sweeney

Definition

n. originally the name applied to a sort of musical narrative by one person accompanied by a single instrument; subsequently an air was introduced—the modern concert-aria: now also a choral work either sacred and similar to but shorter than the oratorio or secular either lyric or dramatic but not intended for the stage.—ns. Canta′te the 98th Psalm from its opening words in Latin 'Cantate Domino;' Can′tatrice a female singer.

Typist: Rodger