berceuse

ber·ceuse

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [French ber-sœz]
- /French bɛrˈsœz/
- /bɜːsˈɜːz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [French ber-sœz]
- /French bɛrˈsœz/

Definitions of berceuse word

noun berceuse a cradlesong or lullaby 3
noun berceuse an instrumental piece suggestive of this, in six-eight time 3
noun berceuse a lullaby 3
noun berceuse a piece of instrumental music that has a rocking or lulling effect 3
noun plural berceuse a cradlesong; lullaby. 1
noun plural berceuse a composition for instrument or voice, having a soothing, reflective character. 1

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Origin of berceuse

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; < French, equivalent to berc(er) to rock + -euse -euse

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Parts of speech for Berceuse

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exclamation

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berceuse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for berceuse

noun berceuse

music — an art of sound in time that expresses ideas and emotions in significant forms through the elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and color.
song — Ailing [ahy-ling] /ˈaɪˈlɪŋ/ (Show IPA), Soong, Ai-ling.
croon — If you croon, you sing or hum quietly and gently.

All 3 Synonyms of berceuse