villanella
/ˌvɪləˈnɛlə/
noun
- A type of Italian rustic song or dance from the 16th and 17th centuries, usually with a simple, lively melody.
- The villanella was popular among peasants and nobles alike in old Italy.
- The musicians performed a lively villanella at the Renaissance fair.
- She studied the history of the villanella for her music class.