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villanella

Syllabification: (vil·la·nel·la)
Pronunciation: /ˌviləˈnelə/
Definition of villanella

noun (plural villanelle /-ˈnelē/ or villanellas)

  • a form of Italian part-song originating in Naples in the 16th century, in rustic style with a vigorous rhythm.

Origin:

Italian, feminine of villanello 'rural', diminutive of villano 'peasant'

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