Cantate

/kænˈteɪt/ noun

Definition

An alternate or archaic form of cantata, used in some European musical traditions.

Etymology

A variant spelling of cantata influenced by Latin and other Romance languages, used particularly in older musical documents and European notation systems.

Kelly Says

Different languages and eras created slightly different spellings of the same musical form—'cantate,' 'cantata,' 'cantada'—which is why searching for old sheet music can be frustratingly hard unless you know all the variations!

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