madrigal

/mædˈriːɡəl/

Definitions

1. noun

a short poem or song, typically with a folk or traditional theme, for three to six voices

“The choir performed a beautiful madrigal during the holiday concert.”

2. noun

a type of medieval or Renaissance song for several voices, often with a soloist

“The musicologist studied the evolution of madrigals throughout history.”

Synonyms

  • chorale
  • hymn

Antonyms

  • cacophony
  • discord