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

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  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.
  3. adj. smooth and flowing
  4. In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposed to bravura, recitativo, or parlando. A piece or pessage, whether vocal or instrumental, pecuilarly adapted to singing; -- sometimes called cantilena.
  5. In a melodious, flowing style; in a singing style, as opposedto bravura, recitativo, or parlando.
  6. s. smooth and flowing