Definitions for bel canto
ˌbɛl ˈkæn toʊ, -ˈkɑn-bel can·to

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1. bel cantonoun

   a style of operatic singing

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1. bel cantonoun

   An elegant style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and an effortless technique.

2. Etymology: beautiful singing

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1. bel canto

   Bel canto is an Italian term that literally translates to "beautiful singing". It refers to a style of operatic singing that originated in Italian opera during the 18th century, characterized by its focus on beautiful tones, flawless vocal delivery, seamless flow of music, and impressive vocal techniques such as excellent breath control, agility, range, and pitch. It emphasizes the singer's ability to produce elegant and melodious phrases, showcasing their virtuosity and expressivity.

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1. Bel canto

   Bel canto, along with a number of similar constructions, is an Italian opera term. It has several different meanings and is subject to a wide array of interpretations. The earliest use of the term "bel canto" occurred in late 17th-century Italy, when it was applied to a sophisticated model of singing that was evolving there among practitioners of operatic and sacred music. The term did not become widely used, however, until the middle of the next century, which was the heyday of opera seria, the static but technically challenging da capo aria, and the now-extinct castrato voice. In the mid-19th century, bel canto gained a more specific meaning when it was employed to distinguish what by now had developed into the traditional Italian vocal model from more forceful, less ingratiating styles of singing. These newer styles of singing had arisen as a result of 19th-century operas growing increasingly dramatic, pitting performers against louder and denser orchestral accompaniments in bigger theatres. Nonetheless, "neither musical nor general dictionaries saw fit to attempt [a] definition [of bel canto] until after 1900". The term remains vague and ambiguous in the 21st century and is often used nostalgically to evoke a lost singing tradition.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of bel canto in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of bel canto in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=bel canto
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bel_Canto
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=bel canto