No. 831 in Italian
canto
The Italian word "canto" means "song" or "chant," and can also refer to a "verse" or "section" of a poem.
In a sentence
Il canto degli uccelli al mattino è molto rilassante.
The singing of the birds in the morning is very relaxing.
Here, 'canto' is used as a noun meaning 'singing' or 'song', representing the melodies produced by birds.
Mi piace il canto lirico perché trasmette molte emozioni.
I like opera singing because it conveys many emotions.
In this sentence, 'canto' refers to the art of singing, particularly in the context of lyrical or operatic styles.
Nel canto della Divina Commedia troviamo molte allegorie.
In the canto of the Divine Comedy, we find many allegories.
Here, 'canto' is used to denote a part or division of a poem, specifically in the context of literary works such as 'The Divine Comedy' by Dante Alighieri.
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