Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
berceuse
noun
/bɛrˈsɜːz/
Definition
A lullaby; a soothing piece of music designed to lull a child to sleep.
Examples
- The composer wrote a beautiful berceuse for his newborn daughter.
- As the mother sang a soft berceuse, her baby drifted off peacefully.
Meaning
The term ‘berceuse’ comes from the French word meaning ‘to cradle’. It is typically used to describe a gentle and calming musical composition that is often played for infants or young children to help them fall asleep.
Synonyms
- Lullaby
- Cradle song
- Sleep song
