Cantilena
Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈænˌtaɪˈɫinə/
Cantilena (noun)
- A smooth, continuous melody that is sung, often with a gentle, flowing sound.
- A long, lyrical musical line, usually meant to be carried by the voice.
Examples
- The singer repeated the cantilena to warm up the voice.
- A cantilena can carry emotion through a simple tune.