madrigal Sentence Examples
- The choir master hummed a madrigal as he rehearsed with the singers.
- The Elizabethan madrigal "Now is the Month of Maying" celebrates the arrival of spring.
- The polyphonic tapestry of the madrigal is a testament to the skill of Renaissance composers.
- The madrigal's intricate harmonies and lyrical melodies evoke a sense of wonder and delight.
- The madrigalian tradition flourished in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries.
- The Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi was a master of the madrigal form.
- Madrigals were often performed at court festivities and other special occasions.
- The madrigal's popularity declined in the 18th century, but it has experienced a revival in recent years.
- Contemporary composers have embraced the madrigal form to create new and innovative works.
- The enduring charm of the madrigal lies in its ability to capture the essence of human emotion through music.
madrigal Meaning
madrigal (n)
an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form
madrigal (v)
sing madrigals
madrigal (n.)
A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of madrigal
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FAQs About the word madrigal
an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form, sing madrigalsA little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing som
pastorale, limerick, epopee, triolet, rondeau, epigram, ballad, idyll, jingle, sonnet
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The choir master hummed a madrigal as he rehearsed with the singers.
The Elizabethan madrigal "Now is the Month of Maying" celebrates the arrival of spring.
The polyphonic tapestry of the madrigal is a testament to the skill of Renaissance composers.
The madrigal's intricate harmonies and lyrical melodies evoke a sense of wonder and delight.
