bel canto

Definition of the Italian term bel canto in music:

  1. literally "beautiful singing"
  2. bel canto (vocal style originating in Italy especially practised in European opera from the middle of the 17th century through to the beginning of the 19th century)
Language
Italian

Related terms

Italian musical terms related to bel canto:

  • bel – beautiful, lovely...
  • canto – song...