Noun
Originally, a melody of simpler form than the aria; a song without a second part and a da capo; -- a term now variously and vaguely used.
Source: Webster's dictionaryCarlos resolves to change his life if he is crowned (Cavatina: Oh, de' verd'anni miei/ "Oh, the dreams and deceits of my youth"). Source: Internet
Ernani replies that he loves Elvira (Recitative: "Thanks, dear friends"; Cavatina: Come rugiada al cespite / "As the flower turns to the sun"), who is about to be married against her will to old Gomez de Silva (O tu che l'alma adora). Source: Internet
Figaro is livid and plans to outwit the Count ( Cavatina : Se vuol ballare signor contino – "If you want to dance, sir count"). Source: Internet
Konchakovna joins in the singing hoping that her own lover will join her soon (Konchakovna's Cavatina). Source: Internet
Vladimir, son of Igor, sings of his hope that his love will soon join him now that the day is fading (Vladimir's Cavatina). Source: Internet