Bible Dictionaries
Cantabile

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(a.) In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando.

(2):

(n.) A piece or passage, whether vocal or instrumental, peculiarly adapted to singing; - sometimes called cantilena.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Cantabile'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/cantabile.html. 1828.