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 Definitions of canto  [ˈkæn toʊ]  

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Definition of 'canto' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) canto
one of the main or larger divisions of a long poem.

Etymology:  (1580–90; < It < L cantus singing, song )

Definition of 'canto' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) canto
the highest part (usually the melody) in a piece of choral music

2. (noun) canto
a major division of a long poem


Definition of 'canto' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) canto
one of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book

2. (noun) canto
the highest vocal part; the air or melody in choral music; anciently the tenor, now the soprano



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