noun
canto
KAN-toh
Canto (noun) means one of the main sections into which a long poem is divided. Example: “Dante's Inferno is composed of thirty-four cantos.”
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One of the main sections into which a long poem is divided.
"Dante's Inferno is composed of thirty-four cantos."
How to use canto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA numbered section of a long poem.
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Word forms
- Plural
- cantos
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Dante's Inferno is composed of thirty-four _____.
Etymology
From Italian canto, "song." A doublet of "chant."
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What does “canto” mean?
The word “canto” means one of the main sections into which a long poem is divided. In plain terms, a numbered section of a long poem.
How do you pronounce “canto”?
“Canto” is pronounced KAN-toh (/ˈkæntoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “canto” in a sentence?
Here is “canto” used in a sentence: “Dante's Inferno is composed of thirty-four cantos.”
What part of speech is “canto”?
“Canto” is a noun.
Where does the word “canto” come from?
The word “canto” comes from Italian. From Italian canto, "song." A doublet of "chant.".
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