Definitions

1. noun

A piece of music, especially for orchestra, evoking a rural or idyllic scene, or a poem or novel depicting country life

“The concert featured a beautiful pastorale to calm the audience before the main performance.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling a rural or idyllic scene, especially in a musical or literary work

“The painter’s idyllic pastorale scene depicted a peaceful countryside village.”