Roundelay (Noun)
Meaning
A song in which a line or phrase is repeated as the refrain.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The children sang a lively roundelay, repeating the phrase "tra-la-la" after every verse.
- The folk singer's use of call and response in her roundelay brought the entire audience to their feet.
- As the campers sat around the fire, they began to sing a haunting roundelay that sent shivers down their spines.
- In medieval times, roundelays were a popular form of musical entertainment among the nobility.
- The poet set her lyrics to music, creating a beautiful roundelay that showcased her mastery of rhyme and meter.