berceuse Definition
- 1a musical composition usually in 6/8 time that resembles a lullaby
- 2a lullaby
Using berceuse: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "berceuse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The mother sang a berceuse to her baby to help him sleep.
Example
The pianist played a beautiful berceuse during the concert.
berceuse Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for berceuse
- lullaby
- cradle song
- song for babies
Phrases with berceuse
Berceuse Op. 57
a solo piano composition by Frédéric Chopin
Example
The pianist performed Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57 at the recital.
Berceuse Heroique
a solo piano composition by Claude Debussy
Example
The pianist played Debussy's Berceuse Heroique as an encore.
Example
The mother sang the Berceuse de Dolly to her baby every night.
Origins of berceuse
from French 'berceuse', from 'bercer' meaning 'to rock'
Summary: berceuse in Brief
A 'berceuse' [ber-sooz, -syooz] is a musical composition or lullaby that is usually in 6/8 time and is intended to help someone sleep. It can be played on various instruments, but is often associated with the piano. Examples include Chopin's Berceuse Op. 57 and Debussy's Berceuse Heroique.