Definition of Madregal
Madrigal, a short lyric containing some pleasant thought or sweet
sentiment daintily expressed; applied also to vocal music of a similar
character.
- Wikipedia
Mad"ri*gal (măd"r&ibreve;*gal),
n. [It. madrigale, OIt. madriale,
mandriale (cf. LL. matriale); of uncertain origin,
possibly fr. It mandra flock, L. mandra stall, herd of
cattle, Gr. ma`ndra fold, stable; hence, madrigal,
originally, a pastoral song.] 1. A little
amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing
some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.
Whose artful strains have oft delayed
The huddling brook to hear his madrigal.
Milton.
2. (Mus.) An unaccompanied polyphonic
song, in four, five, or more parts, set to secular words, but full of
counterpoint and imitation, and adhering to the old church modes.
Unlike the freer glee, it is best sung with several voices on a part.
See Glee.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (music) a song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy
- (music) a polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy
- a short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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