What's the difference between cantabile and cavatina?

Cantabile


Definition:

  • (a.) In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
  • (n.) A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.

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Cavatina


Definition:

  • (n.) Originally, a melody of simpler form than the aria; a song without a second part and a da capo; -- a term now variously and vaguely used.

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