Madrigalist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Madrigalist is a noun meaning A composer of madrigals.
Meaning
A composer of madrigals.
More Meanings
- A singer or interpreter of madrigals.
Example Sentences
The 'Prince of Venosa' referred to in the letter to Albani is the famous archlutist and madrigalist Carlo Gesualdo, and 'Stella' is Gesualdo's protégé, Scipione Stella, who […]
A group of composers, variously known as the madrigalists, the lutenists, or the virginalists (depending on the medium for which they were writing), produced vast quantities of attractive music, mostly for amateur consumption.
Word Forms
- madrigalists
Synonyms for madrigalist
Depending on context, synonyms include madrigaler.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include madrigaler, balladist, melodist, musicographer, balladmonger, ballader.
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