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madrigal

/mædˈriːɡəl/ noun · British & US
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What does madrigal mean?

noun

A short poem for several voices, typically with a lighthearted or playful theme, or a composition for voices and instruments, typically in the Renaissance style. In music, a madrigal is a type of vocal music.

Example

"The choir performed a beautiful madrigal during the holiday concert."

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