noun

rondeau

Rondeau (noun) means a fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas.

noun

A fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas.

A monophonic song with a two-part refrain.

Synonym of rondeau pan; a shallow pot or pan that can be used for braising.

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Etymology

From Middle French rondeau, from Old French rondel. Doublet of rondo.

Rhymes for rondeau

au eau Tau pau Bau lau Mau Hau Yau Kau beau Frau

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What is the meaning of rondeau?

"rondeau" (noun) means a fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas.

What are the different meanings of rondeau?

"rondeau" has 3 main meanings: 1. A fixed form of verse based on two rhyme sounds and consisting usually of 13 lines in three stanzas with the opening words of the first line of the first stanza used as an independent refrain after the second and third stanzas; 2. A monophonic song with a two-part refrain; 3. Synonym of rondeau pan; a shallow pot or pan that can be used for braising.