barcarole

noun

bar·ca·role | \ ˈbär-kə-ˌrōl

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variants: or barcarolle

Definition of barcarole

1 : a Venetian boat song usually in ⁶/₈ or ¹²/₈ time characterized by the alternation of a strong and weak beat that suggests a rowing rhythm

2 : music imitating a barcarole

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The first known use of barcarole was in 1761

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