cantata

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Noun cantata has 1 sense

cantata, oratorio - a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text
--₁ is a kind of classical music, serious music

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Cantata

Noun: A musical composition for voices and instruments, typically in several movements, often with a soloist or chorus.

Example sentence: The choir performed a stunning cantata at the concert, captivating the audience with their harmonies.

Noun: A vocal composition with a secular theme, typically comprising of arias, recitatives, and choruses.

Example sentence: The famous soprano sang a heartfelt cantata during the opera, leaving the audience in awe of her talent.

Noun: A religious musical composition, often based on a biblical text or hymn.

Example sentence: The church choir rehearsed diligently for weeks to perfect the cantata for the Easter service.

Noun: A piece of music consisting of a series of individual compositions.

Example sentence: The composer arranged a medley of his favorite compositions into a beautiful cantata for the orchestra to perform.

Noun: In baroque music, a solo vocal piece often accompanied by an orchestra.

Example sentence: The soprano's ethereal voice resonated through the concert hall as she sang the melodious cantata with the orchestra.