cantabiles
/kɑnˈtɑbɪleɪz/
noun
- Musical passages or movements that are performed in a smooth, singing style.
- The pianist practiced the two cantabiles from the sonata until they flowed effortlessly.
- She preferred the slow cantabiles in the concerto over the fast, technical sections.
- The conductor highlighted the cantabiles in the symphony, giving them extra warmth.