canzonetta

/ ˌkænzəˈnɛt; ˌkænzəˈnɛtə /

noun

1. a short cheerful or lively song, typically of the 16th to 18th centuries

Word History and Origins

Origin of canzonetta¹

C16: Italian canzonetta, diminutive of canzone

Example Sentences

Amongst other songs, I had learnt a Neapolitan canzonetta which was always greatly applauded.

From Project Gutenberg

I told Zerbino and Dulcie to lie down, and I began to sing my canzonetta.

From Project Gutenberg