canzonet

Example Sentences

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Presently a single voice rose, singing an exquisite little French canzonet, the refrain of which was a passionate repetition of the word "Amie."

From Kitty's Class Day and Other Stories by Alcott, Louisa May

The little canzonet "J'aime mieux ma mie," is, I believe, the first Wordsworthian poem298 brought forward on philosophical principles to oppose the schools of art and affectation.

From Modern Painters. Vol. III (of V) Containing Part IV. Of Many Things by Ruskin, John

It also belongs to the octave group, and is diversified with a canzonet.

From Pastoral Poetry and Pastoral Drama A Literary Inquiry, with Special Reference to the Pre-Restoration Stage in England by Greg, Walter W.

With a canzonet and tabor, Thus, with ho-ho-ho! and our hi-hi-hi!

From Soldier Songs and Love Songs by Laidlaw, A. H. (Alexander Hamilton)

Young Love's for us a farce that's played; Light canzonet and serenade No more may tempt us; Gray hairs but ill accord with dreams; From aught but sour didactic themes Our years exempt us.

From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert