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1rococo

noun ro·co·co \rə-ˈkō-(ˌ)kō, rō-kə-ˈkō\

Definition of ROCOCO

:  rococo work or style
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First Known Use of ROCOCO

1840

Other Fine Arts Terms

Gothic, baroque, bas-relief, limn, oeuvre, pastiche, sfumato

Rhymes with ROCOCO

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2rococo

adjective

: of or relating to a style of artistic expression that involves fancy curved forms and much decoration and was popular in the 18th century

Full Definition of ROCOCO

1
a :  of or relating to an artistic style especially of the 18th century characterized by fanciful curved asymmetrical forms and elaborate ornamentation
b :  of or relating to an 18th century musical style marked by light gay ornamentation and departure from thorough-bass and polyphony
2
:  excessively ornate or intricate

Origin of ROCOCO

French, irregular from rocaille rocaille
First Known Use: 1841

Other Fine Arts Terms

Gothic, baroque, bas-relief, limn, oeuvre, pastiche, rococo, sfumato

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