canzonet

[ kan-zuh-net ]
/ ˌkæn zəˈnɛt /

noun

an early polyphonic song of dancelike character.

Origin of canzonet

From the Italian word canzonetta, dating back to 1585–95. See canzone, -ette

Example sentences from the Web for canzonet

  • He takes his lute and sings an Italian canzonet which has the desired effect.

    The Standard Cantatas |George P. Upton
  • At the sides, a canone and canzonet by Giordani, together with a French and Venetian canzonet, with music.

    History of the Fan |George Woolliscroft Rhead
  • It also belongs to the octave group, and is diversified with a canzonet.