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Rondelet

Form
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A French fixed form with a 7-line structure and a refrain repeated in lines 1, 3, and 7

Detailed Definition
Rondelet is a French fixed form of seven lines with a strict pattern of refrain and rhyme (AABBAAB), where the first line (typically four syllables) recurs as lines 3 and 7; its compact, musical repetition creates a lyrical, incantatory effect, ideal for brief meditations or song-like expressions.
Example
Example in poetry:
Rondelet: 7 lines, refrain on lines 1, 3, 7; ABA b AAB; “Moon, / bright boon, / Moon, / sails the night soon. / Tides obey your tune, / Moon, / Moon.”; French form with tight repetition.
Additional Notes
Rondelet consists of seven lines with two rhymes and short refrain. Medieval French form, lines of 8 and 4 syllables. Related to rondeau and triolet. Compact and musical. Refrain creates echo effect.
Also Known As
Short rondel Brief round French sextet Six-line rondeau Rondet
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