Noun
A song or air for one or more voices, of Provencal origin, resembling, though not strictly, the madrigal.
An instrumental piece in the madrigal style.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA notable element of popular Neapolitan music is the Canzone Napoletana style, essentially the traditional music of the city, with a repertoire of hundreds of folk songs, some of which can be traced back to the 13th century. Source: Internet
At the time of his return to the Anglican Communion he began writing abstract verse on theological themes, such as "Canzone" and "Kairos and Logos". Source: Internet