‖n. [ It., a song, fr. L. cantio, fr. canere to sing. Cf. Chanson, Chant. ] (Mus.) (a) A song or air for one or more voices, of Provençal origin, resembling, though not strictly, the madrigal. (b) An instrumental piece in the madrigal style. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ It. canzonetta, dim. of canzone. ] (Mus.) A short song, in one or more parts. [ 1913 Webster ]