noun Etymology: Italian, from Latin, from feminine of cantatus, past participle of cantare Date: 1724 a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
CANTATA
Meaning of CANTATA in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012