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canzonetta

/kænzəˈnɛtə/ noun · British & US
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What does canzonetta mean?

noun

A short, lyrical poem, typically with a musical quality, often used in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is a type of Italian madrigal.

Example

"The poet's canzonetta was a beautiful expression of love and longing."

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