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barcarole

The correct spelling is barcarole.

How to pronounce barcarole

/ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/
noun

IPA: /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/

Say it like: Bar-car-ole

The correct spelling is barcarole. A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6/8 or 12/8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A Venetian folk song traditionally sung by gondoliers, often in 6/8 or 12/8 time with alternating strong and weak beats imitating a rowing motion.
  2. 2.A piece of music composed in imitation of such a song.

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