bel canto

noun

Meaning

A style of operatic singing characterized by beautiful tone, smooth phrasing, and technical agility.

Examples

She spent years studying the intricacies of the bel canto tradition.
The composer wrote the aria specifically to showcase the singer's bel canto technique.

Synonyms: vocal style, lyricism, vocal technique, virtuosity

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bel canto

noun

Pronunciation: /bɛl ˈkæntoʊ/

Definition

A style of operatic singing characterized by beautiful tone, smooth phrasing, and technical agility.

Examples

She spent years studying the intricacies of the bel canto tradition.
The composer wrote the aria specifically to showcase the singer's bel canto technique.

Synonyms of bel canto

Words with a similar meaning to bel canto:

vocal style
lyricism
vocal technique
virtuosity

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