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Canto

/ˈkæntəʊ/ · noun

Meaning

One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book..

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  1. One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
  2. (music) The treble or leading melody.
  3. (music) The designated division of a song.

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What does canto mean?

Canto means One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book..

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