Madrigal: meaning, definitions and examples

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madrigal

 

[ หˆmรฆdrษชษกษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music genre

A madrigal is a type of secular vocal music composition, typically part of the Renaissance and early Baroque periods. It is written for multiple voices and is characterized by its use of polyphony and rich harmonic language. Madrigals often set poetic texts to music, conveying deep emotions and intricate musical interplays. They were usually performed a cappella, meaning without instrumental accompaniment, highlighting the singers' vocal abilities.

Synonyms

chanson, part song, polyphonic song

Examples of usage

  • The choir performed a beautiful madrigal at the concert.
  • She loves to compose madrigals for her vocal ensemble.
  • Madrigals were popular in Italy during the 16th century.
  • The madrigal's complex harmonies require skilled singers.

Translations

Translations of the word "madrigal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฆเฅเคฐเคฟเค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะดั€ะธะณะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ‰ใƒชใ‚ฌใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋“œ๋ฆฌ๊ฐˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏุฑูŠุบุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๅพท้‡ŒๅŠ ๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะดั€ะธะณะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ madrigal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ madrigal

Word origin

The term 'madrigal' originates from the Italian word 'madrigale', which itself is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'matricฤlis', meaning 'of or pertaining to the womb' or 'motherly'. This reflects the intimate, sometimes pastoral themes often found in madrigal texts, which explore love, nature, and human emotion. The genre emerged in Italy during the late 14th century and became particularly prominent in the 16th century, spreading across Europe and influencing various musical forms. Early madrigals were more simple in structure, but as the genre evolved, it incorporated more intricate counterpoint and textural complexity, culminating in the works of composers like Luca Marenzio and Carlo Gesualdo. During the English Renaissance, the madrigal also gained popularity, leading to unique contributions from composers such as Thomas Morley and John Farmer, further enriching the tradition.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,185 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.