canzonet

can·zo·net

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kan-zuh-net]
- /ˌkæn zəˈnɛt/
- /kˈanzənˌet/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kan-zuh-net]
- /ˌkæn zəˈnɛt/

Definitions of canzonet word

noun canzonet a short, sprightly song 3
noun canzonet an early polyphonic song of dancelike character. 1
noun canzonet A short song, now especially one which is light and breezy. 1

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Origin of canzonet

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

From the Italian word canzonetta, dating back to 1585-95. See canzone, -ette

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Parts of speech for Canzonet

noun

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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canzonet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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Synonyms for canzonet

noun canzonet

song — Ailing [ahy-ling] /ˈaɪˈlɪŋ/ (Show IPA), Soong, Ai-ling.
chorus — A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
strain — to draw tight or taut, especially to the utmost tension; stretch to the full: to strain a rope.
lay — to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively): to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties.
ditty — a poem intended to be sung.

All 9 Synonyms of canzonet