missa cantata

noun

mis·​sa can·​ta·​ta ˌmi-sə-kən-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce missa cantata (audio)

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, sung mass

First Known Use

circa 1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of missa cantata was circa 1903

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Cite this Entry

“Missa cantata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missa%20cantata. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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