Associations to the word «Canto»

Wiktionary

CANTO, noun. One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.
CANTO, proper noun. (informal) Cantonese.

Dictionary definition

CANTO, noun. The highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music.
CANTO, noun. A major division of a long poem.

Wise words

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