noun
la canzone
song
Composizione musicale con testo, creata per essere cantata.
Definition & meaning
Canzone means song: a musical composition with words, typically sung.
In literature, it can also refer to a canzone, a traditional Italian poetic form made up of structured stanzas.
Grammar & Word origin
A feminine noun: la canzone, plural le canzoni.
It comes from Latin cantio, meaning “singing” or “song,” related to the verb cantare (“to sing”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- brano — a piece or track; broader than canzone because it can be instrumental.
- canto — a song or singing, often with a more traditional, poetic, or solemn tone.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Ho ascoltato una canzone alla radio.noun
I listened to a song on the radio.
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