canzonet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of canzonet
From the Italian word canzonetta, dating back to 1585–95. See canzone, -ette
Example Sentences
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In lighter vein is the canzonet to the lady who swore by her eyes, a custom which was rather common according to the tales of chivalry so popular shortly before this time.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
It was not one of the plaintive lays of his own country, but a lively, blithe Italian canzonet, with trills that sounded like the merry warbling of a lark.
From The Pobratim A Slav Novel by Jones, P.
The canzonet opens with a long symphony for piano.
From Shakespeare and Music by Wilson, Christopher
You find not the apostrophes, and so miss the accent; let me supervise the canzonet.
From Canterbury Pieces by Butler, Samuel
This was the meaning of last night's canzonet!
From Westward Ho!, or, the voyages and adventures of Sir Amyas Leigh, Knight, of Burrough, in the county of Devon, in the reign of her most glorious majesty Queen Elizabeth by Kingsley, Charles
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