Barcarole: meaning, definitions and examples
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barcarole
[ หbษrkษหroสl ]
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:
๐ต๐น barcarola
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคฐเคเคพเคฐเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Barcarole
๐ฎ๐ฉ barcarole
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐัะบะฐัะพะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ barcarola
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใซใญใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท barcarolle
๐ช๐ธ barcarola
๐น๐ท barcarole
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅด์นด๋กค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงุฑูุงุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ barcarola
๐ธ๐ฐ barcarola
๐จ๐ณ ๅทดๅก็ฝๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ barcarola
๐ฎ๐ธ barcarole
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐัะบะฐัะพะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ barcarole
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 42694 gormandize
- 42695 wackiest
- 42696 squiggling
- 42697 barcarole
- 42698 turgidly
- 42699 respray
- 42700 blabbered
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