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a medium to large-scale vocal work with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir
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The cantata performed at the concert was a beautiful piece of classical music.
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I heard the cantata at the music show last night, it was really good.
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That cantata was lit, I can't stop listening to it!
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The cantata of nature's symphony played out in the forest as the birds sang in harmony.