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barcarole

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːkərəʊl, ˌbɑːkəˈrəʊl/

(also barcarolle /-rɒl, -ˈrɒl/)
Definition of barcarole

noun

  • a song traditionally sung by Venetian gondoliers.
  • a musical composition in the style of a barcarole.

Origin:

late 18th century: from French barcarolle, from Venetian Italian barcarola 'boatman's song', from barca 'boat'

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