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canto

noun
/ˈkæn.toʊ/

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example Sentences

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

Synonyms

section, division, stanza, part

Antonyms

whole, entirety

Collocations

epic canto, first canto, canto of the poem

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