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Canzonetta


 

In music, a canzonetta (pl. canzonette or canzonettas) was a popular Italian secular vocal composition which originated around 1560. In its earlier versions it was somewhat like a madrigal but lighter in style; but by the 18th century, especially as it moved outside of Italy, the term came to mean a song for voice and accompaniment, usually in a light secular style.

Representative composers

Composers of canzonettas include:

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Introduction
Origins in Italy
England
Later developments
Representative composers
References and further reading

 

 

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