The term 'canto' is a poetic form that originated in Italy during the 13th century. It is typically composed of an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. The crossword solutions for the term 'canto' are NORMA (5 letters), ANN (3 letters), NERUDA (6 letters), RUNE (4 letters), and BEL (3 letters). NORMA is an opera by Vincenzo Bellini, ANN is a female given name, Neruda is a Chilean poet, RUNE is a Scandinavian letter, and BEL is a Babylonian god.