Associations to the word «Barcarole»

Wiktionary

BARCAROLE, noun. (music) A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers
BARCAROLE, noun. (music) A composition in this style

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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