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• Cantata

  a choral composition, either sacred and resembling a short oratorio or secular, as a lyric drama set to music but not to be acted. a metrical narrative set to recitative or alternate recitative and air, usually for a single voice accompanied by one or more instruments. Contemporary Examples The First Americans to Observe the 4th […]

• Cantatrice

  a professional female singer especially of opera. Historical Examples International Weekly Miscellany, Vol. I, No. 6 Various The Son of Monte Christo Jules Lermina The Catholic World, Vol. X, October 1869 Various Vittoria, Complete George Meredith Diana of the Crossways, Complete George Meredith Great Singers, First Series George T. Ferris Verdi: Man and Musician Frederick […]

• Canted

  insincere, especially conventional expressions of enthusiasm for high ideals, goodness, or piety. the private language of the underworld. the phraseology peculiar to a particular class, party, profession, etc.: the cant of the fashion industry. whining or singsong speech, especially of beggars. to talk hypocritically. to speak in the whining or singsong tone of a beggar; […]

• Canteen

  a small container used especially by soldiers and hikers for carrying water or other liquids. a general store and cafeteria at a military base. a place where free entertainment is provided for military personnel. a place, as in a factory, school, or summer camp, where refreshments and sometimes personal supplies are sold. a recreation center […]

• Canteen-culture

  noun the alleged clannishness of the police force, whereby the prevalent attitudes inhibit officers from reporting or speaking out against malpractice, racism, etc noun Examples Word Origin

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