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    Cantarello (en. Cantarello)

    /kân.ta.ʁɛ.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cantarello is a type of light and joyful song.
    The children sang a cantarello during the party.
    Les enfants chantaient un cantarello pendant la fête.
    The cantarello can also refer to a lively musical piece.
    He composed a cantarello for tonight's concert.
    Il a composé un cantarello pour le concert de ce soir.

    Etymology

    The word 'cantarello' comes from the Italian 'cantare', which means to sing, with the diminutive suffix '-ello'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sing a cantarello
    to perform a little cheerful song
    chanter un cantarello
    it is a cantarello
    it represents a light and pleasant situation
    c'est un cantarello

    Related Words

    chant
    a series of musical sounds produced by the voice
    chant
    melody
    a harmonious musical sequence
    mélodie
    song
    a sung musical composition
    chanson

    Slang Meanings

    A small improvised song at parties.
    She began to perform a cantarello in the middle of the dance.
    Elle a commencé à faire un cantarello au milieu de la danse.
    A popular tune often sung among friends.
    They started singing a cantarello all together.
    Ils se sont mis à chanter un cantarello tous ensemble.