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Pastoral, Pastorale (It.) (pas-to-rah'-leh)

(1) A rustic melody in time. (2) Used to designate an extended composition intended to portray the scenes and emotions of rustic life, as pastoral symphony, pastoral sonata.

Pastorella (It.) (pas-to-rel'-lah), Pastorelle (Fr.) (pas-to-rel). A little pastoral.