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Definition of madrigal

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Madrigal (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..

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Madrigalist :: Madrigalist (n.) A composer of madrigals.

Madrigaler :: Madrigaler (n.) A madrigalist.

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

Ballet :: Ballet (n.) A light part song, or madrigal, with a fa la burden or chorus, -- most common with the Elizabethan madrigal composers..

Canzone :: Canzone (n.) A song or air for one or more voices, of Provencal origin, resembling, though not strictly, the madrigal..

Canzone :: Canzone (n.) An instrumental piece in the madrigal style.