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Bel Canto LesBel canto Bel canto Italian musical term meaning "beautiful singing" For other uses, see Bel canto (disambiguation). Bel canto (Italian for 'beautiful singing' / 'beautiful song', Italian: [ˈbɛl ˈkanto])—with several similar constructions (belcanto, bellezze del canto, bell'arte del canto, pronounced in American English as /bɛl ˈkɑːntoʊ/ ⓘ)—is a term with several meanings that relate to Italian singing,[1] and whose definitions have often been misunderstood.[2] Bel canto was not only seen as a vocal technique, but also as a source of national pride for Italians, specifically in how the musical qualities aligned with their identity. However, this pride was often complicated by political circumstances.[3] The phrase was not associated with a school of singing until the middle of the 19th century,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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