Meaning ofbarcarollesin English

Noun

1. music in 6/8 or 12/8 time; rowing motion rhythm
   The composer wrote a beautiful barcarolle for the piano.
2. compositions imitating folk songs (classical music)
   The gondolier sang a traditional barcarolle as he rowed the boat.
3. venetian folk songs; gondolier traditions
   The tourists enjoyed listening to the barcarolles sung by the gondoliers.