Meaning
An operatic song in slow tempo, either complete in itself or (e.g., in Bellini and Verdi) followed by a faster, more resolute section: hence
Etymology
Origin: Italian
From Italian cavatina, diminutive of cavata.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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