Madrigal

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