noun
- plural of canzone; Italian songs or lyrical poems
Usage: literary; music
Examples
- The opera featured several beautiful canzoni from the Renaissance period.
- She studied the canzoni of Petrarch in her Italian literature class.
- The concert program included traditional canzoni and modern compositions.
- His collection of canzoni reflects the musical heritage of southern Italy.
- The poet’s canzoni were known for their emotional depth and musical quality.