berceuse
[ French ber-sœz ]
/ French bɛrˈsœz /
noun, plural ber·ceuses [French ber-sœz]. /French bɛrˈsœz/. Music.
a cradlesong; lullaby.
a composition for instrument or voice, having a soothing, reflective character.
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Example sentences from the Web for berceuse
Every violinist plays, or ought to play, his delicious "Berceuse."
Masters of French Music|Arthur HerveyWhen d'Albert plays Chopin's Berceuse, beautifully, it is a lullaby for healthy male children growing too big for the cradle.
Plays, Acting and Music|Arthur SymonsThe plaintive melody of the berceuse rang in her ears on duty and off, till at last she could stand it no longer.
Leerie|Ruth SawyerIf you would like some more, I will play you the Berceuse now.
The Damnation of Theron Ware|Harold Frederic
British Dictionary definitions for berceuse
berceuse
/ (French bɛrsøz) /
noun
a cradlesong or lullaby
an instrumental piece suggestive of this, in six-eight time
Word Origin for berceuse
C19: from French: lullaby, from bercer to rock
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