canzona

American  

[kan-zoh-nuh, kahn-tsaw-nah] / kænˈzoʊ nə, kɑnˈtsɔ nɑ /

noun

plural

canzone

1. canzone.

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canzona British  

/ kænˈzəʊnə /

noun

1. a type of 16th- or 17th-century contrapuntal music, usually for keyboard, lute, or instrumental ensemble

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Etymology

Origin of canzona

C19: from Italian, from Latin cantiō song, from canere to sing

Example Sentences

The son of the owner of the parking lot, Antonio Canzona, when reached for comment, declined to confirm these figures or address the predicament of the outdoor market in general.

From Los Angeles Times

Another highlight is “Canzona di ringraziamento,” a quivering and arresting “mutation” for alto saxophone.

From New York Times

The construction workers killed in the collapse - Wayne Bleidner, Anthony Mazza, Santy Gallone, Brad Cohen, Clifford Canzona and Aaron Stephens - were honored at the event.

From Washington Times

The construction workers killed in the collapse — Wayne Bleidner, Anthony Mazza, Santy Gallone, Brad Cohen, Clifford Canzona and Aaron Stephens — were honored at the event.

From Seattle Times

“En’t they got daemons then, the witches?” said the other man, Michael Canzona.

From Literature