01 n. One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
pl.
Cantos ((#))
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1.
One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
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2.
The highest vocal part; the air or melody in choral music; anciently the tenor, now the soprano.(Mus.)
Phrases & compounds
‖Canto fermo —
the plain ecclesiastical chant in cathedral service; the plain song.