The madrigal
Example: The madrigal perfectly captures the essence of Renaissance music.
Definition
"The madrigal" is a type of secular vocal music composition that originated in the Renaissance and early Baroque periods, typically characterized by multiple voices singing intricate, expressive harmonies without instrumental accompaniment.
Etymology
The term "the madrigal" comes from the Italian word 'madrigale,' which likely derives from the Latin 'matricale,' meaning 'of the mother' or 'song in the mother tongue.' Did you know that madrigals were often performed at social gatherings, showcasing poetic text set to beautiful music?
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"The madrigal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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