Meaning & use
Barcarolle
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A song traditionally sung by Venetian gondoliers, or a musical composition written in a similar rhythmic, boat-song style, typically in flowing 6/8 time.
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Offenbach's famous barcarolle from "The Tales of Hoffmann" evokes the gentle rocking of a gondola.
The pianist chose a barcarolle for its lilting, wave-like rhythm.
A note on using this word
The word derives from the Italian "barcarola," referring to the boatmen ("barcaroli") of Venice whose singing inspired the musical form.
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boat song
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