Definition of Cantata

1. Noun. A musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text.

Exact synonyms: Oratorio
Generic synonyms: Classical, Classical Music, Serious Music
Specialized synonyms: Messiah

Definition of Cantata

1. n. A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody.

Definition of Cantata

1. a vocal composition [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cantata

Cantabrian Mountains
Cantabrigian
cantal
cantala
cantalas
cantaloup
cantaloupe
cantaloupes
cantaloupe vine
cantaloups
cantals
cantankerous
cantankerously
cantar
cantars
cantata (current term)
cantatas
cantate
cantates
cantatrice
cantatrices
cantatrici
cantdog
cantdogs
canted
canteen
canteens
Cantelli's sign
canter
Canterbury

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