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- [kuh n-tah-tuh]
- /kənˈtɑ tə/
- /kænˈtɑː.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-tah-tuh]
- /kənˈtɑ tə/
Definitions of cantata word
- countable noun cantata A cantata is a fairly short musical work for singers and instruments. 3
- noun cantata a musical setting of a text, esp a religious text, consisting of arias, duets, and choruses interspersed with recitatives 3
- noun cantata a musical composition consisting of vocal solos, choruses, etc., often with instrumental accompaniment, used as a setting for a story to be sung but not acted 3
- noun cantata a choral composition, either sacred and resembling a short oratorio or secular, as a lyric drama set to music but not to be acted. 1
- noun cantata a metrical narrative set to recitative or alternate recitative and air, usually for a single voice accompanied by one or more instruments. 1
- noun cantata A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra. 1
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Origin of cantata
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Italian, equivalent to cant(are) to sing (see cant1) + -ata -ate1
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Parts of speech for Cantata
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cantata popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cantata
noun cantata
- setup — Surveying. station (def 14a). a surveying instrument precisely positioned for observations from a station. a gap between the end of a chain or tape being used for a measurement and the point toward which it is laid.
- poetry — the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
- writing — the act of a person or thing that writes.
- drama — a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
- theme — a subject of discourse, discussion, meditation, or composition; topic: The need for world peace was the theme of the meeting.
Antonyms for cantata
noun cantata
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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