bel canto

bel can·to

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bel kan-toh]
- /bɛl ˈkæn toʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bel kan-toh]
- /bɛl ˈkæn toʊ/

Definitions of bel canto words

noun bel canto a style of singing characterized by beauty of tone rather than dramatic power 3
noun bel canto (as modifier) 3
noun bel canto a style of singing characterized by brilliant vocal display and purity of tone 3
noun bel canto a smooth, cantabile style of singing. 1
noun bel canto (music) An elegant style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and an effortless technique. 0

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Origin of bel canto

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Italian: literally, fine singing, equivalent to bel (cognate with beau) + canto (see canto)

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bel canto popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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