canzonetta

 
Pronunciation: /ˌkanzəˈnɛtə, ˌkantsəˈnɛtə/

noun (plural canzonettas or canzonette /-ˈnɛteɪ/)

  • 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 (see canzone)