Associations to the word «Barcarolle»

Wiktionary

BARCAROLLE, noun. A popular song or melody sung by Venetian gondoliers.
BARCAROLLE, noun. A piece of music composed in imitation of such a song.

Dictionary definition

BARCAROLLE, noun. A boating song sung by Venetian gondoliers.

Wise words

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