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Cantilena
UK
/ˌkæntɪˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌkæntɪˈlinə/
Translation of "cantilena" into Russian
cantilena
Noun
UK
/ˌkæntɪˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌkæntɪˈlinə/
cantilena
cantilenas pl
The singer performed a beautiful cantilena that captivated the audience.
Певец исполнил прекрасную кантилену, которая заворожила зрителей.
Definitions
cantilena
Noun
UK
/ˌkæntɪˈleɪnə/
US
/ˌkæntɪˈlinə/
A smooth, flowing style of vocal music, often characterized by a lyrical melody.
The opera featured a beautiful cantilena that captivated the audience.
A song or instrumental piece with a lyrical, song-like quality.
The pianist played a cantilena that evoked a sense of nostalgia.
In polyphonic music, the melodically independent upper voice or sustained melody carried above the accompanying parts.
In the medieval motet, the cantilena soars gently over the rhythmic lower voices.