barcarole in Finnish
barcarole in Finnish is barkaroli — barcarole means a traditional Venetian song sung by gondoliers, usually set in a swaying rhythm that echoes the movement of rowing.
barcarole in Finnish
barkaroli
(music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6⁄8 or 12⁄8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion. [from late 18th c.]
What does "barcarole" mean?
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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."
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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."
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barcarole in a sentence
- 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.
- The composer included a barcarole among the piano pieces in the collection.
- Several well-known barcaroles were written for piano rather than for singing.
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What is "barcarole" in Finnish?
"barcarole" in Finnish is barkaroli. barcarole means: A traditional Venetian song sung by gondoliers, usually set in a swaying rhythm that echoes the movement of rowing.
How do you use "barcarole" in a sentence?
Example: "The gondolier sang a barcarole as he rowed us along the canal." In Finnish, "barcarole" is barkaroli.
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