bel canto
bel can·to
noun \bel-ˈkän-(ˌ)tō, -ˈkan-\Definition of BEL CANTO
: operatic singing originating in 17th century and 18th century Italy and stressing ease, purity, and evenness of tone production and an agile and precise vocal technique
Origin of BEL CANTO
Italian, literally, beautiful singing
First Known Use: 1893
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