1. plural of cantata; musical compositions for voices and instruments, typically with a religious or secular narrative
Usage: classical music

Examples

• Bach composed over 200 cantatas during his career.
• The choir performed three cantatas at the Easter service.
• These cantatas feature both solo voices and full chorus.
• The university’s music department studied Baroque cantatas.
• Several cantatas were written specifically for church holidays.
• The composer’s cantatas blend instrumental and vocal elements beautifully.