cantilenas

[US]/kænˈtɪl.e.nə/
[UK]/kan-ti-ˈle-nə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A lyric song or instrumental piece that is characterized by a beautiful melody and often expresses personal emotions.; A light and lyrical short song or instrumental piece.

Phrases & Collocations

cantilena song

cantilena style

cantilena form

cantilena melody

cantilena theme

cantilena piece

cantilena performance

cantilena tradition

cantilena rhythm

cantilena arrangement

Example Sentences

the cantilena flowed beautifully through the concert hall.

she sang a cantilena that captivated the audience.

the composer wrote a cantilena for the orchestra.

his cantilena was a highlight of the performance.

the cantilena had a soothing effect on the listeners.

she learned to play the cantilena on her violin.

during the rehearsal, they practiced the cantilena repeatedly.

the cantilena's melody lingered in my mind for days.

he composed a cantilena inspired by nature.

the cantilena was performed at the local festival.

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