i·dyll also i·dyl ( d l)n. 1. a. A short poem or prose piece depicting a rural or pastoral scene, usually in idealized terms. b. A narrative poem treating an epic or romantic theme. 2. A scene or event of a simple and tranquil nature. 3. a. A carefree episode or experience: a summer idyll on the coast of France. b. A romantic interlude. [Latin dyllium, from Greek eidullion, diminutive of eidos, form, figure; see weid- in Indo-European roots.] |
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| Noun | 1. |  idyl - a musical composition that evokes rural lifemusical composition, opus, piece of music, composition, piece - a musical work that has been created; "the composition is written in four movements" |
| 2. | idyl - a short poem descriptive of rural or pastoral life pastoral - a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds) |
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