👉 Cantigas, also known as cantatas, are a type of religious music that originated in Italy. They were traditionally sung in church and were often accompanied by instruments such as flutes, oboes, violins, and cellos. In Italian, "cantigas" is the Italian word for "cantata," which means "song." The term "cantiga" comes from the Latin phrase "cantus gestis," meaning "musical gesture." Cantigas
