Idyl

i·dyll also i·dyl  (dl)

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.

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[Latin dyllium, from Greek eidullion, diminutive of eidos, form, figure; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	idyl - a musical composition that evokes rural life pastoral, pastorale, idyll musical 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 eclogue, bucolic, idyll pastoral - a literary work idealizing the rural life (especially the life of shepherds)