romanza

British  

/ rəˈmænzə /

noun

1. music a short instrumental piece of song-like character

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Etymology

Origin of romanza

from Italian

Example Sentences

That poetry, especially the yearning of its Romanza, was hard-earned.

From New York Times

There is also the governor’s son Romanza, who is in love with another man, ostracized by his family and living among the “indigents.”

From New York Times

The new album is Bocelli’s 16th studio effort and 26th overall to chart since “Romanza” made it to Billboard in 1997.

From New York Times

“Miss Caballé had only to sing her initial romanza, a typically melting Donizetti aria with small vocal flourishes, and it was apparent that here was a singer not only with a beautifully pure voice but an outstanding command of vocal style. It was not surprising that so early in the opera the audience stopped the performance for five minutes with its applause and cheers.”

From New York Times

Murano glass wall sconces, and chandeliers add a bit of Venetian bellezza and romanza to your stay.

From Washington Times