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cantatas Definition and Meaning in English (cantatas definition)

noun
Synonyms:vocal compositionschoral works
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Cantatas definition: Cantatas are vocal compositions with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, but shorter than an oratorio and often sacred.

Definitions of Cantatas

  1. 1noun

    Cantatas are vocal compositions with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, but shorter than an oratorio and often sacred.

Example Sentences

“The choir performed a series of beautiful cantatas.”

“Bach composed many famous cantatas for church services.”

Synonyms

vocal compositionschoral works

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nouncantata
adjectivecantata-like

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Cantatas definition: Cantatas are vocal compositions with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, but shorter than an oratorio and often sacred.
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'Cantatas' translates to 'cantatas' in English. Cantatas definition: Cantatas are vocal compositions with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, but shorter than an oratorio and often sacred.
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