noun
a smooth, flowing, melodious song or melody
adjective
relating to or characteristic of a cantilena
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The cantilena in the opera was beautifully sung by the soprano.
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I love listening to the cantilena in classical music.
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That cantilena was so catchy, it's been stuck in my head all day.
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Her speech had a cantilena-like quality, flowing smoothly and melodically.