madrigal
/ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ · noun
Meaning
- A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
- A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
- A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.
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