barcarolle, also spelled barcarole, (from Italian barcarola, “boatman” or “gondolier”), originally a Venetian gondolier's song typified by gently rocking rhythms in 6/8 or 12/8 time.
What does a barcarole mean?
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.
What does Berceuse mean in English?
1 : a musical composition usually in ⁶/₈ time that resembles a lullaby. 2 : lullaby.
