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  1. Madrigal - Wikipedia

    Although of British temper, most English madrigals were a cappella compositions for three to six voices, which either copied or translated the musical styles of the original madrigals from Italy. [2]

  2. What Is a Madrigal? A Brief History of Madrigals in Music

    Aug 17, 2021 · Beginning in the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, some European vocal music took on secular—instead of religious—themes, which led to the rise of the madrigal. …

  3. The Madrigals | Disney Wiki | Fandom

    The Madrigals (also known as La Familia Madrigal) are a magical and famous family featured in the 2021 Disney animated feature film Encanto. They live in a magical house called the Casa …

  4. Madrigal | Renaissance, Polyphonic & Secular Styles | Britannica

    madrigal, form of vocal chamber music that originated in northern Italy during the 14th century, declined and all but disappeared in the 15th, flourished anew in the 16th, and ultimately …

  5. MADRIGAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of MADRIGAL is a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form.

  6. Madrigal (music) | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

    Madrigal is a vocal music style that originated during the Renaissance era, primarily in Italy. These compositions are typically non-religious and intended for performance without …

  7. Madrigal - New World Encyclopedia

    A madrigal is a setting for two or more voices of a secular text, often in Italian. The madrigal has its origins in the frottola, and was also influenced by the motet and the French chanson of the …

  8. What is a Madrigal? (with picture) - Musical Expert

    May 23, 2024 · A madrigal is a piece of music which is intended to be sung by two to six voices in polyphonic harmony. This musical form ranges widely in style and content, although most …

  9. Category:Madrigals - ChoralWiki - CPDL

    Aug 31, 2021 · A madrigal is a type of secular vocal music composition, written during the Renaissance and early Baroque eras. Throughout most of its history it was polyphonic and …

  10. Facts and Fun about Madrigals - MOZART'S ROSES

    In writing madrigals, composers engaged in solving the problem of setting a secular poem—a sonnet or some other form—to music for a small group of singers, usually from four to six or …