canzone Meaning, Definition & Usage

Can*zo"ne noun

Etymology

It., a song, fr. L. cantio, fr. canere to sing. Cf. Chanson, Chant.

Definitions

1. (Mus.) (a) A song or air for one or more voices, of Provençal origin, resembling, though not strictly, the madrigal. (b) An instrumental piece in the madrigal style.