Cantabile
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cantabile is a noun meaning (music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner.
Meaning
(music) A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a lyrical manner.
More Meanings
- (music) A passage having this mark
- (music) Played in this style; singingly, lyrically
- (music) Describing a passage having this mark; singable, lyrical
Word Forms
- cantabiles
Synonyms for cantabile
Depending on context, synonyms include melodious, melodic, musical, singing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include singing, musical, melodic, melodious, andante, lento.
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