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Madrigal

A non religious vocal form in several parts.


A contrapuntal song written for at least three voices, usually without accompaniment.


A type of Italian vocal music without any strict form, written in four-to-six parts, polyphonic and imitative.


A vocal composition originating in 14th Century Italy. Madrigals are usually of a secular nature, and became very popular in the Renaissance and early Baroque periods.

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