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canzonetta

Pronunciation: /ˌkanzəˈnɛtə, ˌkantsəˈnɛtə/
Definition of canzonetta

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)

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