virelay (Meaning)
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virelay (n.)
An ancient French song, or short poem, wholly in two rhymes, and composed in short lines, with a refrain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of virelay
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virelay Sentence Examples
- The troubadours sang intricate virelays about courtly love.
- Machaut's virelays are renowned for their complex musical structure.
- The virelay has a refrain that occurs at the end of each stanza.
- The virelay's form is typically ABAB.
- The virelay was a popular genre in medieval France.
- The virelay's origins can be traced back to the 12th century.
- The virelay often employed intricate wordplay and symbolism.
- The virelay's popularity waned in the 15th century.
- Some modern poets have revived the virelay form.
- The virelay remains a unique and fascinating poetic genre.
FAQs About the word virelay
An ancient French song, or short poem, wholly in two rhymes, and composed in short lines, with a refrain.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The troubadours sang intricate virelays about courtly love.
Machaut's virelays are renowned for their complex musical structure.
The virelay has a refrain that occurs at the end of each stanza.
The virelay's form is typically ABAB.
