Short, madrigal-like lyric

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n. A style of popular Italian secular vocal composition which originated around 1560, or a piece composed in this style

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In music, a canzonetta (; pl. canzonette , canzonetti or canzonettas ) is a popular Italian secular vocal composition that originated around 1560. Earlier versions were somewhat like a madrigal but lighter in style—but by the 18th century, especially as ...