Pastoral (Noun)
Meaning 1
A letter from a pastor to the congregation.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A musical composition that evokes rural life.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The composer's latest work, a pastoral for orchestra, featured lilting melodies and rustic harmonies that conjured up images of rolling hills and green pastures.
- The pastoral movement of the symphony was a beautiful tribute to the countryside, with its soothing flute solos and gentle strings.
- The musician's use of folk instruments and simple harmonies created a pastoral atmosphere in her latest album.
- The pastoral suite, with its depiction of rural life, was a staple of classical music in the 18th century.
- The composer's pastoral overture, with its lively depiction of a country fair, was a crowd-pleaser at the concert.
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Meaning 3
A literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds).
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.