Barcarolle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Barcarolle is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of barcarole.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of barcarole.
Example Sentences
Later in the evening Mr. [Anton] Rubinstein played his smaller pieces, such as the march from "The Ruins of Athens," his own "Barcarolle," and "Valse Caprice," and the enthusiasm and appreciation of his intelligent audience grew greater and greater.
Venice! dear beautiful Venice! scene of harmony and love! where all was gayety and mirth, revelry and pleasure, with what warm feelings do I recall thee to my memory; day and night were the gondoliers singing barcarolles, or the verses of [Torquato] Tasso and [Ludovico] Ariosto to Venetian airs; […]
A Barcarolle, with variations for the Pianoforte and flute, ad lib. by [Jean Théodore] Latour, opens with an introduction of great feeling and elegance. The Barcarolle is composed by [Jacques Féréol] Mazas, the great violinist, and has been played by him at the Philharmonic Concerts, and is original and graceful.
Word Forms
- barcarolles
Synonyms for barcarolle
Depending on context, synonyms include barcarole.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include barcarole, carol, caroling, cabalette, carolling, bergerette.
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