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
- (music) A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
- (poetry) A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.
Word Forms
- madrigals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include madrigaletto, motett, melisma, meane, machicotage, menuetto.
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