barcarole

• They came from a little bower ten steps before him; and as past scenes rushed to his memory, his heart beat tremulously in his bosom; the monk recognised a barcarole which he had often sung in his younger days; but although the air was lively, the voice which sung it was mournful and sad. —  Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet
• He replies with the barcarole, "Piu bello sorse il giorno,"--a lovely melody, which has been the delight of all tenors. —  The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers
• Pietro and companions enter with wine-cups in their hands, as from a banquet, and the former sings a barcarole ("Ve' come il vento irato"). —  The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers
• It is oriental in color, and is broken here and there by a barcarole which Vasco murmurs in his sleep. —  The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers
• As the various parties arrive, a somewhat talky trio ensues between Amelia, Ulrica, and Richard, followed in the next scene by a lovely barcarole ("Di' tu se fedele") sung by Richard, leading to a beautifully written concerted finale full of sharp dramatic contrasts The second act opens upon a moonlight scene on the spot where murderers are punished; and Amelia, searching for the magic herb, sings a long dramatic aria ("Ma dall arido") consisting of abrupt and broken measures, the orchestra filling the gaps with characteristic accompaniment. —  The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers

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