Canarin

/ˈkænərɪn/ noun

Definition

A type of verse form or song style, particularly one reminiscent of canary-song or a musical piece inspired by canaries.

Etymology

Diminutive or variant of canari, combining the canary bird with -in, a suffix indicating a small version or related style.

Kelly Says

This word represents how specific, quirky musical forms get named—some exist mostly in historical documents but show that medieval musicians named pieces after the birds they imitated!

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