Rondel (Noun)
Meaning
A French verse form of 10 or 13 lines running on two rhymes; the opening phrase is repeated as the refrain of the second and third stanzas.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet carefully crafted a rondel to capture the essence of a summer's day, with the repeated refrain evoking a sense of longing.
- In the 14th century, the rondel was a popular form among French poets, who used it to express themes of love and chivalry.
- The rondel's unique structure, with its repeating refrain and limited rhymes, presented a challenge to the poet's creativity.
- The poet's use of the rondel form added a sense of musicality to the poem, with the repeated phrase echoing through the stanzas.
- The rondel's origins in medieval France are still evident in its formal structure and use of traditional rhymes.