Kantate

cantata

noun kan-TAH-te Rare

Origin: from Italian cantare (to sing)

Usage Note

Kantate is a multi-movement vocal composition, typically for soloists, choir, and orchestra. J.S. Bach composed over 200 church cantatas (Kirchenkantaten) that remain central to Lutheran liturgical music.

Examples

"Die Gemeinde führte eine Bach-Kantate zum Erntedankgottesdienst auf."

Natural Translation

The congregation performed a Bach cantata for the harvest thanksgiving service.

Literal Translation

The congregation led a Bach-cantata to the harvest-thanksgiving-service out.

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