cavatina

Noun

Meaning

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 dictionary

Synonyms

noel calypso carol approach song blues concerto cadenza serenade composition concert lay anthem ballad chant
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Examples

Carlos 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

Close letter words and terms

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