rondeaux

/rɒnˈdoʊ/; French pronunciation: /ʁɔ̃dɔ̃/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of medieval French poetry consisting of eight-line stanzas with a specific rhyming scheme.

“The 13th-century poet Guillaume de Machaut was known for his rondeaux, which explored themes of love and chivalry.”

Synonyms

  • ballad
  • villanelle

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose