Madrigal

['mædrɪg(ə)l] or ['mædrɪɡl]

Definition

(noun.) an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form.

(verb.) sing madrigals; 'The group was madrigaling beautifully'.

Inputed by Bobbie--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Editor: Yvonne

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Pastoral poem.

Checked by Antoine

Definition

n. (mus.) a piece of music for the voice in five or six parts: a short poem expressing a graceful and tender thought.—adj. Madrigā′lian.—n. Mad′rigalist.

Edited by Blair