NYT Dictionary

CANZONA

/ˈkɑntsɔnɑ/
NounCAN-zo-nacan-zo-na · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025

Meaning

A type of instrumental composition based on multipart vocal settings of canzoni, produced chiefly in the 16th and 17th centuries

Etymology

Origin: Italian

Borrowed from Italian canzona.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2025.

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