canzonet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of canzonet
From the Italian word canzonetta, dating back to 1585–95. See canzone, -ette
Example Sentences
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The sestina, a very elaborate canzonet, was invented in Provence and borrowed by the Italians.
From The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II) by Saintsbury, George
In lighter vein is the canzonet to the lady who swore by her eyes, a custom which was rather common according to the tales of chivalry so popular shortly before this time.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
With your leave, I will try a canzonet I learned in London.
From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.
You find not the apostrophes, and so miss the accent; let me supervise the canzonet.
From Canterbury Pieces by Butler, Samuel
"Much better," observed Joungevello, the minstrel; "I shall write a canzonet in her praise, and sing it before the king."
From Windsor Castle by Ainsworth, William Harrison
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