Meaning Of The Word Madrigal

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madrigal
countable noun: A madrigal is a song sung by several singers without any musical instruments. Madrigals were popular in England in the sixteenth century.

madrigal in American English
a short poem, usually a love poem, which can be set to music
noun: a secular part song without instrumental accompaniment, usually for four to six voices, making abundant use of contrapuntal imitation, popular esp. in the 16th and 17th centuries

madrigal in British English
noun: a type of 16th- or 17th-century part song for unaccompanied voices with an amatory or pastoral text

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