cantata

Meanings

Plural: cantatas, cantate

Noun

a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

Origin / Etymology

From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

Synonyms

oratorio

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 11

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