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berceuse

Meaning of "berceuse" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BERCEUSE

From French: lullaby, from bercer to rock.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF BERCEUSE

French


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BERCEUSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Berceuse is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BERCEUSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Berceuse

A berceuse is "a musical composition usually in 6/8 time that resembles a lullaby". Otherwise it is typically in triple meter. Tonally most berceuses are simple, often merely alternating tonic and dominant harmonies; since the intended effect is to put a baby to sleep, wild chromaticism would be somewhat out of character. Another characteristic of the berceuse, for no reason other than convention, is a tendency to stay on the "flat side"; noted examples including the berceuses by Chopin, who pioneered the form, Liszt, and Balakirev, which are all in D♭.

Definition of berceuse in the English dictionary

The definition of berceuse in the dictionary is a cradlesong or lullaby. Other definition of berceuse is an instrumental piece suggestive of this, in six-eight time.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BERCEUSE

arrondissement · aubade · auberge · boudin · Brazzaville · chanteuse · coquille · entente · entremets · Fauve · flacon · longueur · mondaine · monsieur · mousseline · pot-au-feu · poussin · quinze · remblai · verlan

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BERCEUSE

beray · Berber · berber carpet · Berbera · berbere · berberidaceous · berberine · berberis · berbice chair · berceau · Berchtesgaden · Bercow · berdache · Berdyayev · bere · bereave · bereaved · bereavement · bereavement counselling · bereavement counsellor

WORDS THAT END LIKE BERCEUSE

Betelgeuse · blanchisseuse · Charmeuse · chartreuse · chauffeuse · coiffeuse · Creuse · danseuse · diseuse · farceuse · masseuse · merveilleuse · Meuse · mitrailleuse · poseuse · religieuse · reuse · reveuse · veilleuse · vendeuse

Synonyms and antonyms of berceuse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «berceuse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BERCEUSE

Find out the translation of berceuse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of berceuse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «berceuse» in English.
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摇篮曲
1,325 millions of speakers
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berceuse
570 millions of speakers
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berceuse
510 millions of speakers
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berceuse
380 millions of speakers
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berceuse
280 millions of speakers
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Колыбельная
278 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
270 millions of speakers
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berceuse
260 millions of speakers
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berceuse
220 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
190 millions of speakers
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berceuse
180 millions of speakers
ja

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子守歌
130 millions of speakers
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자장가
85 millions of speakers
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Nyemir
85 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
80 millions of speakers
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தாலாட்டுப் பாட்டு
75 millions of speakers
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ब्रिसूस
75 millions of speakers
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berceuse
70 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
65 millions of speakers
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Kołysanka
50 millions of speakers
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Колискова
40 millions of speakers
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berceuse
30 millions of speakers
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Νανούρισμα
15 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
14 millions of speakers
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berceuse
10 millions of speakers
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Berceuse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of berceuse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BERCEUSE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about berceuse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BERCEUSE»

Discover the use of berceuse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to berceuse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Berceuse: The Song
I am home, my sister and I are reunited,” Berceuse said. “And the one called Sarahedison Wingless has agreed to be a peace hostage...” “Oh Berceuse. . .I must leave you,” Tarahyne wiped away a tear. “No...” Berceuse shook her head.
Trynia Merin, 2002
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Berceuse H Ro Que by Claude Debussy for Solo Piano (1914) ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Claude Debussy, 2010
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Berceuse by Gabriel Faur for Piano and Violin (1879) Op.16
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Gabriel Faur, 2010
4
Fantasy in F minor, Barcarolle, Berceuse, and other works ...
Features 15 works, including one of the greatest of the Romantic period, the Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49, reprinted from the authoritative German edition prepared by Chopin's student, Carl Mikuli.
Carl Mikuli, 1879
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Berceuse and Finale from the Firebird Suite
This fabulous Isaac arrangement from "Firebird Suite" is available again! "Berceuse and Finale" is one of the editors' personal favorites for festival. Stravinsky at its best and perfectly arranged for high school orchestra!
Horatio Parker, 1985
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Berceuse for organ, op. 95
A berceuse is usually a simple lullaby. In this case, however, the lullaby grows into a large-scale elegy with a disturbing climax.
William Mathias, 1987
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La Romance: Over 2,000 Questions about the Most Beautiful ...
Berceuse”. I have chosen two pieces for you. They are both gem-like in their niceties. The first is the Sicilienne, part of the incidental music that was commissioned by an actress to accompany nine performances of Maeterlinck's drama Pelléas ...
Stephane Ribeiro, 2007
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The Classical Music Experience: Discover the Music of the ...
Berceuse”. I have chosen two pieces for you. They are both gem-like in their niceties. The first is the Sicilienne, part of the incidental music that was commissioned by an actress to accompany nine performances of Maeterlinck's drama Pelléas ...
Julius H. Jacobson, 2008
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Becket Sans Frontières
L'altérité de la voix narrative dans les dernières œuvres théâtrales À la différence du narrateur dans les œuvres romanesques des années quarante, les personnages dans les trois pièces: Solo, Berceuse et Impromptu d'Ohio nous semblent ...
Minako Okamuro, 2008
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Debussy's Late Style
At one end of the spectrum reside public works, composed to commemorate specific events, while at the other are more private compositions, works intended as gifts and never destined for publication. The Berceuse héroïque and the “Noël  ...
Marianne Wheeldon, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BERCEUSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term berceuse is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jim Doxas CD reviewed
Closing the disc is Berceuse pour Jan, is some distilled free playing — “blind leaping?” — by the trio that amounts to a mood piece and a tribute ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jun 15»
2
Classical Music: Series of recitals at Ocean Grove this summer
Turk will have a cameo with the Solisti Ensemble, on 7/23 at 7:30 p.m., performing the difficult-to-find "Berceuse" by Théodore Salomé, ... «NJ.com, Jun 15»
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Cliburn JR: Quarterfinal Round 2
In the Chopin Berceuse, he kept the gently rocking rhythm, reminiscent of the movement of a cradle, while the melodic material in the right hand ... «TheaterJones Performing Arts News, Jun 15»
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Etats-Unis : la photo d'un policier qui tente de cacher l'horreur d'un …
Afin de la distraire l'officier lui a chanté la berceuse "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". "Les enfants s'en remettent à vous, et je me souviens que ... «Magic Maman, Jun 15»
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A journey of many steps leads to Washington
The two Milwaukee dancers performed Bruning's duet “Berceuse,” and the choreographer liked their partnering so much that she cast them this ... «Washington Post, Jun 15»
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Classical CDs Weekly: Dubois, Grieg, Martinů
He's alive to Grieg in more melancholy mode; the “Berceuse”'s yearning intervals have real poignancy. And, sweetly, the recital ends with the ... «The Arts Desk, Jun 15»
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Grieg: Lyric Pieces review – Fialkowska's account has elegance and …
... Remembrances Op 71 — and includes luminous, spacious performances of Berceuse, Album Leaf, Notturno and Evening in the Mountains. «The Guardian, Jun 15»
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RAVEL: Miroirs (Mirrors); Pavane pour une infante defunte; Gaspard …
The rocking impulse may owe debts to both Chopin's Berceuse and Barcarolle. The liquid stretti eventually assume a psychological dimension ... «Audiophile Audition, Jun 15»
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Nikolai Demidenko review: Moments of brilliance from Russian pianist
Chopin often composed in groups of four – the Impromptus, Ballades, Scherzi – yet he composed only one Berceuse, which provided ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jun 15»
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Ledecky preparing for 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
4 Chopin's Berceuse and Opus 57. While these are way over my head, this is one concert you don't want to miss. Especially when we tell you ... «Williston Daily Herald, Jun 15»
REFERENCE
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