Rondelet (Noun)
Meaning
A shorter form of rondeau.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet carefully crafted her rondelet to adhere to the strict thirteen-line structure with the required repeating lines.
- A rondelet consists of thirteen lines with a specific repetition of the opening half-line and the first full line, providing a musical quality to the poem.
- To compose a successful rondelet, the writer must choose a suitable phrase or phrase-fragment for the repetition to emphasize throughout the piece.
- Some argue that the best rondelets often balance theme development and sound design through an intuitive balance between fixed repetition and imaginative imagery.
- Due to the intricacies involved, creating an engaging and technically proficient rondelet demands more discipline and strategic craftsmanship from poets.