Etymology

bel canto

Today it means: An elegant style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and an effortless technique. Full definition →

Italian bel canto
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  1. Italian · borrowed frombel canto
  2. English todaybel canto

Borrowed from Italian bel canto (literally “beautiful singing”).

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