Also spelled canzonette
noun
Meanings
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noun
a short, light song or a brief lyrical composition
The child performed a cheerful canzonet before the assembled guests.
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Etymology
From Italian canzonetta, a diminutive of canzone, 'song,' ultimately from Latin cantio, 'singing or song.' Canzonet is the adapted English form; canzonette is an established alternative spelling.