madrigal

[Mad·ri*gal]

A madrigal is a specific kind of song, one that you won't often hear on the radio. The madrigal developed in 16th century Italy and is sung in musical counterpoint, by several singers at once.

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A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.

Noun
an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form

Verb
sing madrigals; "The group was madrigaling beautifully"


n.
A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.

n.
An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes. Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part. See Glee.


Madrigal

Mad"ri*gal , n. [It. madrigale, OIt. madriale, mandriale (cf. LL. matriale); of uncertain origin, possibly fr. It mandra flock, L. mandra stall, herd of cattle, Gr. fold, stable; hence, madrigal, originally, a pastoral song.] 1. A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.
Whose artful strains have oft delayed The huddling brook to hear his madrigal.
2. (Mus.) An unaccompanied polyphonic song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes. Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part. See Glee.

A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.

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