Examples of “barcarole” in a Sentence

noun A traditional Venetian song sung by gondoliers, usually set in a swaying rhythm that echoes the movement of rowing.

• The gondolier sang a barcarole as he rowed us along the canal.
• A barcarole's rocking rhythm is meant to mimic the pull of the oars.
• Visitors to Venice sometimes hear a barcarole drifting across the water at dusk.

noun A piece of music written to imitate the style and rhythm of a traditional Venetian boat song.

• The composer included a barcarole among the piano pieces in the collection.
• Several well-known barcaroles were written for piano rather than for singing.
• The orchestra opened the concert with a barcarole evoking a gentle boat ride.