Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cantata

/kənˈtɑːtə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.44 in modern English

Syllables: can-ta-ta
IPA: /kənˈtɑːtə/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

Etymology

From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

Origin

Source language: Italian

Word Breakdown

Root: cantata

Inflected Forms

cantatas (plural) cantate (error unknown tag, plural)

Frequently Paired Words

sonata

Synonyms

oratorio

Rhymes With

gotta mata lotta sonata ata janata plata regatta cotta fatah terracotta ricotta

Questions

How do you pronounce cantata?: The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈtɑːtə/.
What does cantata mean?: A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.
Where does cantata come from?: It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce cantata

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