Meaning of cantiga | Babel Free
Definitions
A medieval monophonic song, sometimes religious, characteristic of the Galician-Portuguese lyric.
Equivalents
Português
cantiga
Examples
“The most immediately engaging work here was Roberto Sierra’s “Güell Concert” (2006). Mr. Sierra uses a medieval Spanish cantiga as the work’s motto, but leaps quickly into modern rhythmic and harmonic complexities.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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