LanguageKnow logo LanguageKnow

LanguageKnow is better in the app.Free on Google Play and the App Store.

Get the app

kanto

[ˈkɑntɔ]

noun

LanguageTurkish (Turkey)

Meaning
  1. a show performed by female artists, usually with singing and dancing, before a play in Tuluat theatres
  2. a song sung during these performances
  3. a show performed by female artists
  4. A traditional Turkish variety performance featuring singing and dancing, typically held in theaters.
Examples

Eski zamanlarda kantolar tiyatrolarda çok meşhurdu.

Kanto performances were very famous in theaters in the old days.

Pronunciationˈkɑntɔ

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteThis is a historical term related to traditional Turkish theater.

Status: Verified

This entry was generated automatically and is awaiting verification by a native speaker. Native speakers can verify or correct it in the LanguageKnow app.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.