NYT Dictionary

CANTATA

/kənˈtɑːtə/
Nouncan-TA-tacan-ta-ta · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A vocal composition accompanied by instruments and generally containing more than one movement, typical of 17th and 18th century Italian music.

Etymology

Origin: Italian

From Italian cantata. Doublet of chanty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

oratorioanthemcanticlechoralechorusdoxologygleegospelhymnhymnody

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 32 recorded puzzles:

+20 earlier appearances in the archive.

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