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