Meaning of the word cantata in English

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cantata

US /kənˈtɑː.t̬ə/
UK /kænˈtɑː.tə/

Noun

a medium-length narrative piece of music for voices with instrumental accompaniment, typically with solos, chorus, and orchestra.

Example:
Bach composed many beautiful cantatas.
The choir performed a moving cantata during the service.