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Cantabile

Can-tāb'i-le

. [It., from cantare, to sing. See CANTATA.] (Mus.) In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura.

Can-tā'bĭ-le, n.

noun

n. (Mus.) A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing: — sometimes called cantilena.