Barcarolle

/ˌbɑrkəˈroʊl/ noun

Definition

An alternative spelling of barcarole; a musical composition evoking Venetian gondolier songs and rowing rhythms.

Etymology

French spelling variant of 'barcarola,' used in English alongside 'barcarole.' Both forms appear in musical scores from the 19th century.

Kelly Says

You'll see 'barcarolle' in European scores and 'barcarole' in English ones—it's a spelling battle between Italian, French, and English that never got settled!

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