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    Cantes (en. Sing)

    /ˈkantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Variations in the music of a song or chant.
    Flamenco songs are very varied and expressive.
    Los cantes flamencos son muy variados y expresivos.
    Styles of vocal interpretation in various musical traditions.
    At the party, songs from different regions were heard.
    En la fiesta, se escucharon cantes de diferentes regiones.
    Actions of singing in a festive or cultural context.
    The choir's songs filled the room with joy.
    Los cantes del coro llenaron la sala de alegría.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cantus', which means song.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    songs of the land
    Songs that represent local culture and traditions.
    cantes de la tierra
    a cappella songs
    Vocal interpretations without musical accompaniment.
    cantes a capella
    popular songs
    Songs that are known and sung by the general public.
    cantes populares

    Related Words

    canto
    Action of singing.
    canto
    cantautor
    Artist who composes and sings their own songs.
    cantautor
    cantiga
    Ancient song, generally of a lyrical nature.
    cantiga

    Slang Meanings

    Improvised singing among friends or at a gathering.
    We did some singing around the campfire last night.
    Hicimos unos cantes en la fogata anoche.
    Singing in an exaggerated or mocking way.
    He started to do some singing to make us laugh.
    Se puso a hacer cantes para hacernos reír.