barcarole

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Synonyms: barcarolle, barcaroles

Antonyms: barcarolle, barcaroles

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|music}} A [[Venetian]] [[folk song]] traditionally sung by [[gondolier]]s, often in {{frac|6|8}} or {{frac|12|8}} [[time#Noun|time]] with [[alternating#Adjective|alternating]] [[strong#Adjective|strong]] and [[weak#Adjective|weak]] [[beat#Noun|beats]] [[imitate|imitating]] a [[rowing#Noun|rowing]] [[motion]]. {{defdate|from late 18th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|music}} A piece of [[music]] [[compose]]d in [[imitation]] of such a song. {{defdate|from late 18th c.}}

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