Canto

Pronunciation: /ˈkæntoʊ/

Definitions of canto

noun a main division of a long poem

Example Sentences

A1 I read a short canto from the book.

A2 The poem is divided into several cantos.

B1 The canto described a beautiful sunset.

B2 The epic poem consists of multiple cantos.

C1 The canto captured the essence of the protagonist's journey.

C2 The intricate canto delves deep into the character's inner turmoil.

Examples of canto in a Sentence

formal The epic poem is divided into multiple cantos, each telling a different part of the story.

informal I can't wait to read the next canto of the poem, it's getting really interesting!

slang The rapper's new track has a sick canto that everyone is talking about.

figurative Each canto of life presents its own challenges and lessons to be learned.

Grammatical Forms of canto

• past tense: chanted
• plural: cantos
• comparative: more canto
• superlative: most canto
• present tense: chant
• future tense: will chant
• perfect tense: have chanted
• continuous tense: is chanting
• singular: canto
• positive degree: canto
• infinitive: to chant
• gerund: chanting
• participle: chanted

Origin and Evolution of canto

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'canto' originated from the Latin word 'canto' which means 'I sing'. It was used in medieval Italian poetry to refer to a section of a long poem or epic.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the use of the word 'canto' expanded beyond poetry to refer to any section of a longer work, such as a book or musical composition. It is still commonly used in this way today.