Rondeau

A Rondeau is a traditional poetic form originating from France, consisting of 15 lines divided into three stanzas: a quintet, a quatrain, and a sestet. It follows a specific pattern where the opening words or lines (called the refrain) are repeated at the end of the second and third stanzas. The rhyme scheme is typically ABAAB-ABAAB-ABBAAC, with the refrain often serving as a unifying theme. The form emphasizes musicality and repetition, making it appealing for lyrical expression and reflection within a structured, rhythmic framework.