Barcaroles

/ˈbɑrkəroʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of barcarole; multiple musical compositions with gondola-inspired rhythms and styles.

Etymology

English plural of 'barcarole,' adding -s to the French loanword.

Kelly Says

Sheet music collections from the Romantic period are filled with barcaroles—they were the pop music of 1800s concert halls, everyone wanted to hear them!

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