a slow mournful piece associated with funeral and memorial services
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Barcarola
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Italian
a song or instrumental piece associated with boats and boating generally in compound duple (6/8) or compound quadruple (12/8)
Barcarolle
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French
a song or instrumental piece associated with boats and boating generally in compound duple (6/8) or compound quadruple (12/8)
Barcaruola
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Italian
a song or instrumental piece associated with boats and boating generally in compound duple (6/8) or compound quadruple (12/8)
Barkarole
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German
a song or instrumental piece associated with boats and boating generally in compound duple (6/8) or compound quadruple (12/8)
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a musical piece representing a location, mood or personality
Folia
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a folk song associated with the Canary Islands, slow and lyrical in character and usually accompanied by a guitar or the timp…
Nocturne
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English
a moderately slow piece, usually for piano, of dreamy, reflective, contemplative character and song like melody
Nocturne
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French
a moderately slow piece, usually for piano, of dreamy, reflective, contemplative character and song like melody