Definition of Madrigal

1. Noun. An unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices; follows a strict poetic form.

Generic synonyms: Partsong
Derivative terms: Madrigalist

2. Verb. Sing madrigals. "Sam and Sue madrigal"; "The group was madrigaling beautifully"
Category relationships: Music
Generic synonyms: Sing

Definition of Madrigal

1. n. A little amorous poem, sometimes called a pastoral poem, containing some tender and delicate, though simple, thought.

Definition of Madrigal

1. a short lyric poem [n -S]

Medical Definition of Madrigal

1. 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. 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. Origin: It. Madrigale, OIt. Madriale, mandriale (cf. LL. Matriale); of uncertain origin, possibly fr. It mandra flock, L. Mandra stall, herd of cattle, Gr. Fold, stable; hence, madrigal, originally, a pastoral song. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Madrigal

madrepore
madrepore
madrepores
madreporian
madreporians
madreporic
madreporic
madreporiform
madreporite
madreporite
madreporites
madres
Madrid
madrier
madrigal (current term)
madrigal (current term)
madrigalian
madrigalist
madrigalists
madrigals
madrilene
madrilenes
madriporian coral
madrona
madrona
madronas
madrone
madrones
madrono
madronos

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