ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Madrigal

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈmæd͡ɹɪɡəl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Madrigal is a noun meaning (music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.

Meaning

(music) A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.

More Meanings

  1. (music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
  2. (poetry) A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

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