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pastorale Definition

pas·to·rale (pas′tə ral, -räl, -rälē; It päs′tō̂ räle)

noun pl. -·rales or -·rali-lē

  1. a composition in simple and idyllic style suggesting rural scenes
  2. a forerunner of opera consisting of a dramatic performance on an idyllic subject with incidental music

Etymology: It, lit., pastoral

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