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Barcarole: meaning, definitions and examples

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barcarole

 

[ หˆbษ‘rkษ™หŒroสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

A barcarole is a traditional song sung by Venetian gondoliers. It typically has a lilting rhythm that imitates the gentle rocking of a boat on water. These songs are often characterized by a flowing melodic line and heartfelt lyrics which often speak of love and nature. Barcaroles have been popularized in classical music by composers such as Jacques Offenbach and Felix Mendelssohn. The genre evokes a sense of serenity and romance, often associated with the beauty of waterways.

Synonyms

boat song, gondola song, sailing song

Examples of usage

  • The gondolier sang a sweet barcarole.
  • Mendelssohn's barcarole is a classic example.
  • We enjoyed listening to a barcarole during the sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "barcarole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barcarola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเค•เคพเคฐเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Barcarole

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ barcarole

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะบะฐั€ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ barcarola

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒซใ‚ซใƒญใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท barcarolle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barcarola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barcarole

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ฅด์นด๋กค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุฑูƒุงุฑูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barcarola

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ barcarola

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทดๅก็ฝ—ๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ barcarola

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barcarole

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะบะฐั€ะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ™แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barcarole

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barcarola

Etymology

The term 'barcarole' originates from the French word 'barcarolle', which in turn comes from the Italian 'barca', meaning 'boat'. The musical form has deep roots in the culture of Venice, where gondoliers would sing these songs to entertain tourists and locals alike as they navigated the city's canals. The unique rhythmic nature of barcaroles, often in 6/8 time, reflects the gentle undulation of water, making them distinctively evocative. Throughout the 19th century, barcaroles gained popularity in classical compositions, allowing many renowned composers to explore the genre. This musical form continues to be celebrated in both classical and contemporary music circles, highlighting the enduring charm of its origins.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,697, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.