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Meaning of madrigal v. quilligan

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

madrigal

Pronunciation:/ˈmædɹɪɡəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.

  2. A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.

  3. A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.