A
witty play on the phrase
bel canto. The construction is a
spoonerism that refers to one's ability to
belt out a tune. Has been used as a
self-deprecating show of
modesty by a performer who was being
showered with praise. Could be used by a
critic to express the opinion that a singer's skills aren't
as advertised or if the performer's
ego is an issue.
ex.: "My singing is more
can belto than
bel canto"