I. rüˈläd noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, act of rolling, roll, from rouler to roll (from Middle French roller ) + -ade — more at roll
: a series of rapid musical notes or tones inserted in a musical composition as ornamentation ; specifically : a vocal ornament or coloratura (as an arpeggio or quick run) sung to one syllable
II. intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
: to sing with roulades
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, literally, act of rolling, roll
: a slice of meat rolled with or without a stuffing and braised or sauteed
roulade of beef