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    Cantos (en. Chants)

    /ˈkan.tos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Portions of poetry or music that are interpreted by singing.
    The songs of the birds brighten the mornings in the countryside.
    Los cantos de los pájaros alegran las mañanas en el campo.
    Lyrical compositions that are part of a larger work.
    The poem consists of three cantos that address different themes.
    El poema consta de tres cantos que abordan diferentes temas.
    Melodies or fragments of musical works.
    The choir's chants resonated throughout the church.
    Los cantos del coro resonaban en toda la iglesia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cantus', which means 'song' or 'melody'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    siren songs
    Seductive sounds that lure someone into a trap.
    cantos de sirena
    war chants
    Tabs or songs sung to motivate in battle.
    cantos de guerra
    songs of joy
    Hymns that express happiness and celebration.
    cantos de alegría

    Related Words

    to sing
    To perform the act of producing musical sounds with the voice.
    cantar
    song
    Musical composition that is sung.
    canción
    chant
    Singular form of 'chants', can refer to a single verse or melody.
    canto

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to any type of popular music.
    That party had some incredible chants.
    Esa fiesta tenía unos cantos increíbles.
    Can refer to the way someone speaks melodically.
    That guy has a singing style that makes him look like a singer.
    Ese chico tiene un canto que lo hace parecer un cantante.