Cantata
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A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses,solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner;originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of bothrecitative and melody.
Cantata meaning & definition 1 of Cantata.
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A medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.
Cantata meaning & definition 2 of Cantata.
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a short musical work, with words usually based on a religious subject
Cantata meaning & definition 3 of Cantata.