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Record 1 2024-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Singing
  • Music
CONT

The word "cantata" comes from the Italian "cantare," "to sing." A cantata is an extended composition for voice, or voices, with instrumental accompaniment; when the term is used today it usually refers to a multisection piece made up of arias, recitatives, duets, and choruses ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chant
  • Musique
DEF

Pièce vocale, d'inspiration profane ou religieuse, pour une ou plusieurs voix, composée de récitatifs et d'airs.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Canto
  • Música
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