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.
Compare madrigal with other words:
madrigal vs. organum
lied vs. madrigal
ballad vs. madrigal
madrigal vs. madrigalist
ballet vs. madrigal
madrigal vs. music
madrigal vs. pastoral
madrigal vs. poem
madrigal vs. polyphonic
madrigal vs. six
madrigal vs. voice
madrigal vs. unaccompanied
madrigal vs. song