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noun
A composition that resembles a lullaby, often in 6/8 time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a quiet song intended to lull a child to sleep
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lullaby, cradlesong
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: song, vocal
History
Etymology tree French bercer French -euse French berceusebor. English berceuse Borrowed from French berceuse.
Across languages
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
