Cantata (noun)

A piece of vocal music composed for one or more solo voices, typically with instrumental accompaniment, and usually in several movements, at least one of which is sung.

Origin:

From the italian word "cantare", meaning "to sing".

Examples:

1. The choir sang a beautiful cantata at the church service.
2. The young soprano performed a cantata by Bach at the concert.
3. The cantata was composed for choir, soloists and orchestra.
4. The audience was moved by the emotional cantata.
5. The cantata was a celebration of spring and new life.