ducatoon

/ˈdjuːkætʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A musical composition with a specific form and structure, often used to describe a work that blends elements of both classical and popular music.

“The orchestra performed a ducatoon that combined the complexity of a symphony with the melody of a folk song.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a type of poem or song.

“In the 19th century, poets experimented with writing ducatoons that blended rhyme and meter in innovative ways.”

Synonyms

  • cantata
  • oratorio

Antonyms

  • cacophony
  • discord