Berceuse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɛəˈsɜːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Berceuse is a noun meaning (music) A composition that resembles a lullaby, often in 6/8 time.
Meaning
(music) A composition that resembles a lullaby, often in 6/8 time.
Example Sentences
What was in my mind as I waited for sleep and the engines thundered their ineffectual berceuse was the chapter, a brief one, about the Jews.
Word Forms
- berceuses
Synonyms for berceuse
Depending on context, synonyms include lullaby, cradlesong.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lullaby, cradlesong, serenade, octuplet, courante, septimole.
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