madrigal — A type of secular vocal music composition, typically arranged for several voices, popular especially in the 16th and 17th centuries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A type of secular vocal music composition, typically arranged for several voices, popular especially in the 16th and 17th centuries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmædrɪɡəl/
Korean meaning: 16-17세기에 유행한 세속 성악곡, 보통 여러 성부로 구성된 합창곡
Korean pronunciation: 매드-리-걸 (강세: 매드)
Example Sentences
- The music teacher explained that a madrigal is like the Renaissance version of a boy band song, but with way better harmonies.
- Students struggled to pronounce 'madrigal' correctly during their music history exam.
- The composer wrote a modern madrigal that somehow made singing about pizza sound incredibly sophisticated.
madrigal
NOUN//ˈmædrɪɡəl//
A type of secular vocal music composition, typically arranged for several voices, popular especially in the 16th and 17th centuries
Renaissance secular vocal harmony
The madrigal's magical notes tell a tragical tale
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 이탈리아에서 시작된 마드리갈은 '어머니의 노래'라는 뜻의 라틴어에서 유래했습니다. 궁정에서 귀족들이 즐겨 부르던 세련된 합창곡이었죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The music teacher explained that a madrigal is like the Renaissance version of a boy band song, but with way better harmonies.”
“Students struggled to pronounce 'madrigal' correctly during their music history exam.”
“The composer wrote a modern madrigal that somehow made singing about pizza sound incredibly sophisticated.”
“Many famous madrigals were written by Italian composers during the late Renaissance period.”
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