Cantata

Pronunciation: /kænˈtɑːtə/

Definitions of cantata

noun a medium to large-scale vocal work with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir

Example Sentences

A1 A cantata is a type of musical composition.

A2 I listened to a beautiful cantata at the concert last night.

B1 The choir will be performing a cantata at the church on Sunday.

B2 Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio' is a famous example of a cantata.

C1 The cantata performed at the opera house was a masterpiece of musical storytelling.

C2 Attending a performance of a Handel cantata is a true delight for music lovers.

Examples of cantata in a Sentence

formal The cantata performed at the concert was a beautiful piece of classical music.

informal I heard the cantata at the music show last night, it was really good.

slang That cantata was lit, I can't stop listening to it!

figurative The cantata of nature's symphony played out in the forest as the birds sang in harmony.

Grammatical Forms of cantata

• plural: cantatas
• comparative: more cantata
• superlative: most cantata
• present tense: sing cantata
• future tense: will cantata
• perfect tense: have cantata
• continuous tense: is cantata
• singular: cantata
• positive degree: cantata
• infinitive: to cantata
• gerund: cantating
• participle: cantataing

Origin and Evolution of cantata

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'cantata' originated from the Italian word 'cantare' which means 'to sing'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, the term 'cantata' has evolved to encompass a variety of musical compositions with soloists, choir, and orchestra, often with a narrative or dramatic theme.