word
Italian
Bel Canto
bel KAN-toh
/bɛl ˈkɑːntoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
belcanto
Dictionary meaning
Italian operatic singing style of the early 19th century emphasizing smooth, legato phrasing, beauty of tone, and brilliant coloratura technique — associated with Rossini, Donizetti, and Bellini
Pronunciation tips
Italian for 'beautiful singing'; the 'bel' is a shortened form of 'bello'
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