1. A short, simple melody or aria, typically instrumental or vocal, that is less elaborate than a full aria.
Usage: music; often used in opera and classical music

Examples

• The soprano performed a beautiful cavatine in the second act of the opera.
• The composer wrote a cavatine for solo violin that showcased the instrument's lyrical qualities.
• The cavatine was brief but emotionally moving, lasting only a few minutes.
• In classical music, a cavatine often serves as a transition between more complex movements.
• The orchestra accompanied the singer's cavatine with delicate, understated instrumentation.