# cantata

> English word · Noun · IPA /kənˈtɑːtə/ · frequency rank #56,650

## Definitions
1. A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

## Etymology
From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cantata