cantilena

Etymology
Borrowed from or.

Noun

 * 1)  A vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style.

Etymology
Borrowed from.

Noun

 * 1) cantilena

Etymology 1
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Noun

 * 1) lullaby
 * 2) singsong
 * 3) whining, cant
 * 1) whining, cant

Etymology
From, the attested , being back-formed.

Noun

 * 1) old song
 * 2) oft-repeated saying
 * 3) gossip

Etymology
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