cantabile
/kɑnˈtɑbɪleɪ/
adjective
- In a smooth, flowing, singing style — used as a musical instruction.
- The choir director asked for a cantabile tone, smooth and connected throughout.
- The sheet music marked the passage cantabile, so the pianist focused on a lyrical touch.
- The violinist played the slow movement cantabile, making it sound like a human voice.
Antonyms
adverb
- In a singing manner; with a flowing, lyrical quality (used in music).
- The orchestra played the second theme cantabile, creating a warm, vocal sound.
- She sang the aria cantabile, letting each note blend into the next.
- The composer instructed the cellist to perform the melody cantabile.