canzonetta

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian canzonetta

Noun

canzonetta (plural canzonettas)

  1. A style of popular Italian secular vocal composition which originated around 1560, or a piece composed in this style
    • 2007, January 30, “Steve Smith”, in A Debut and a Fervent Violinist‎:
      In the canzonetta, Mr. McDuffie summoned a subtle glow, which was well matched by flute and clarinet soloists.

See also

Italian

Noun

canzonetta f (plural canzonette)

  1. A simple or popular song
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