Meaning of madrigal
Madrigal
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Meaning of madrigal :
Madrigal – In the Renaissance era, this was a non-religious work, polyphonic in style, using imitation. Features of madrigal include text in English, use of word painting, through-composed music, usually sung A cappella. See Ballett and Word painting. (Extended definition. An ayre (air or song) is a madrigal which can be performed by a solo voice with lute accompaniment, by solo voice accompanied by other instruments, or with all parts sung by voices with or without accompaniment.)
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