ˌkabəˈled.ə, -äb- noun
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Etymology: Italian, probably alteration of coboletta stanza, diminutive of cobola stanza, couplet, from Old Provençal cobla couplet, from Latin copula bond — more at couple
1. : an operatic song or a short melodious instrumental composition in a simple popular style characterized by uniform rhythm in the accompaniment
2. : the lively bravura conclusion of an aria or duet