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cantico

nounmasculineliterário/kɐ̃ˈtiku/medium

can·ti·co

Definition

A poetic or musical composition, usually of a religious or solemn nature, intended to be sung.
The choir performed a beautiful medieval cantico.
The service included a cantico from the Old Testament.
Common collocations
religious canticleChristmas canticle

Etymology

Do latim 'canticum' (canto, canção).

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