barcarole in Greek
barcarole in Greek is βαρκαρόλα, βαρκαρόλλα — barcarole means a traditional Venetian song sung by gondoliers, usually set in a swaying rhythm that echoes the movement of rowing.
barcarole in Greek
βαρκαρόλα
Pronounced: varkarola
(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.]
βαρκαρόλλα
Pronounced: varkarolla
(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 Greek?
"barcarole" in Greek is βαρκαρόλα, βαρκαρόλλα. barcarole means: A traditional Venetian song sung by gondoliers, usually set in a swaying rhythm that echoes the movement of rowing.
How do you pronounce βαρκαρόλα?
"barcarole" in Greek is βαρκαρόλα, pronounced "varkarola".
How do you use "barcarole" in a sentence?
Example: "The gondolier sang a barcarole as he rowed us along the canal." In Greek, "barcarole" is βαρκαρόλα, βαρκαρόλλα.
Are there other ways to say "barcarole" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "barcarole": βαρκαρόλα, βαρκαρόλλα.
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