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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cantabile \Can*ta"bi*le\, a. [It., cantare to sing.] (Mus.)
In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed
to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Cantabile \Can*ta"bi*le\, n. (Mus.)
A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly
adapted to singing; -- sometimes called {cantilena}.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
cantabile
adj : (music) smooth and flowing [syn: {singing}]
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