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canzonetta

Syllabification: (can·zo·net·ta)
Pronunciation: /ˌkanzəˈnetə/

Definition of canzonetta

noun (plural canzonettas or canzonette /-ˈnetē/)

  • a short, light vocal piece, especially in the Italian style of the 17th century.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Italian, 'little song', diminutive of canzone, from Latin cantio(n-) 'singing', from canere 'sing'

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