villanelle

Meanings

• noun

  A 19-line poetic form originating from 16th-century France. It consists of five tercets followed by a quatrain, with the first and fourth lines repeating throughout the poem.

  - "The villanelle's repetitive structure adds depth to its meaning."
  - "The villanelle form challenges poets with its strict rhyme and refrain requirements."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with villanelle
villainy , village , villain

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Variants

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villanelle , villanelles , villanella

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old Provençal word 'vilan' meaning 'farmer' or 'peasant', the villanelle is named after the rural themes often present in its verses.

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Trivia

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1. The villanelle is considered one of the most challenging poetic forms to master.

2. Some villanelles use a twist or surprise in the final quatrain to add an unexpected element to the poem.

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Related Concepts

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1. tercet: A three-line stanza commonly used in the villanelle form.

2. refrain: The repeated lines in a villanelle, typically the first and fourth lines of each tercet and the quatrain.

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Culture

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The villanelle has been used by renowned poets such as Dylan Thomas and Elizabeth Bishop to explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Its repetitive structure adds a sense of musicality and rhythm to the poem.

How to Memorize "villanelle"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the structure of the villanelle with its repeating lines and tercets.
   - Imagine the first and fourth lines as bookends to the poem.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the villanelle with themes of rural life or the natural world.
   - Connect the form to your personal experiences or emotions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the structure of the villanelle, such as 'First lines, tercets, quatrain, repeat.'
   - Use a rhyme or phrase to help remember the refrain.

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