Cantara

/kænˈtɑːrə/ noun

Definition

A variant or related form of cantar; a Spanish folk song tradition, sometimes referring to a female singer or the feminine form.

Etymology

Italian or Spanish feminine variant of cantar, derived from Latin 'cantare' (to sing). The -a ending typically marks feminine forms in Romance languages.

Kelly Says

Romance languages are like musical instruments themselves—they add different endings to change meaning and gender, so 'cantara' is basically the feminine version of a masculine tradition!

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