1. a traditional boat song of Venetian gondoliers
Usage: music
2. a piece of music composed in the style of a Venetian boat song, typically in 6/8 time with a lilting rhythm
Usage: music

Examples

• The gondolier sang a beautiful barcarolle as we glided through the canals of Venice.
• Chopin’s Barcarolle in F-sharp major is one of his most beloved piano pieces.
• The opera featured a famous barcarolle sung by the two lovers.
• Students in music class learned about the distinctive rhythm of a barcarolle.
• The composer wrote a modern barcarolle inspired by traditional Venetian melodies.
• Her voice floated over the water like an ancient barcarolle.