berceuse

[ber-sooz, -syooz]

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

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.

  • a lullaby composed by Gabriel Fauré

    Example

    The mother sang the Berceuse de Dolly to her baby every night.

Origins of berceuse

from French 'berceuse', from 'bercer' meaning 'to rock'

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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.