roundelay Synonyms
Strongest:
- folk-song
- ballad
- descant
- chanty
- psalm
- jingle
- motet
- ditty
- hymn
- barcarolle
- chanson
- carol
- rocker
- serenade
- lullaby
- solo
- round
- shanty
- croon
- art-song
- madrigal
- chorus
- chantey
- chant
- lyric
- glee
- dirge
- anthem
- pop
- vocal
- blues
- chorale
- aria
Strong:
- requiem
- cantata
- threnody
- barcarole
- part-song
- standard
- song
- canticle
- lay
- hallelujah
- spiritual
- discant
- noel
- paean
- lament
Weak:
roundelay Meaning
roundelay (n)
a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain
roundelay (n.)
See Rondeau, and Rondel.
A tune in which a simple strain is often repeated; a simple rural strain which is short and lively.
A dance in a circle.
Anything having a round form; a roundel.
roundelay Sentence Examples
- The choir's voices entwined in an ethereal roundelay, creating a captivating harmony.
- The children skipped and sang in a merry roundelay around the maypole.
- The dancers moved gracefully in a graceful roundelay, their steps echoing through the ballroom.
- The poet composed a poignant roundelay that captured the bittersweet nature of lost love.
- The rain fell in a gentle roundelay, washing away the dust from the streets.
- The waves crashed upon the shore in a rhythmic roundelay, creating a hypnotic melody.
- The birds soared through the sky in a playful roundelay, their wings beating in unison.
- The seasons danced in an endless roundelay, each bringing its own unique beauty.
- The carousel spun in a mesmerizing roundelay, its painted horses prancing and swooping.
- The words swirled in my mind in a chaotic roundelay, refusing to form any coherent thought.
FAQs About the word roundelay
a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrainSee Rondeau, and Rondel., A tune in which a simple strain is often repeated; a simple rural strain wh
folk song, ballad, descant, chanty, psalm, jingle, motet, ditty, hymn, barcarolle
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The choir's voices entwined in an ethereal roundelay, creating a captivating harmony.
The children skipped and sang in a merry roundelay around the maypole.
The dancers moved gracefully in a graceful roundelay, their steps echoing through the ballroom.
The poet composed a poignant roundelay that captured the bittersweet nature of lost love.
