👉 Canzonie, also known as cantos in Spanish, are a type of musical composition that originated in Italy. They were originally composed for solo vocalists and instrumentalists but have since become popular with orchestras, choirs, and other ensembles. In Italian, "cantone" refers to the Latin word for "song." A canzone is a song that is sung by an ensemble or choir, typically accompanied by a basso continuo. The melody of a cantata often includes
