villanella
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.vil·la·nel·la
noun \ˌvi-lə-ˈne-lə\ plural vil·la·nel·le\-ˈne-lē\
Definition of VILLANELLA
1
: a 16th century Italian part-song in an intentionally unsophisticated style
2
: an instrumental piece in the style of a rustic dance
Origin of VILLANELLA
Italian, from villano villein, peasant, from Medieval Latin villanus
First Known Use: 1596
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