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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