madrigals

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• rondels
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• senryu
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• tankas
• triolets
• vers libres
• versifications
• villanelles

• noun
  1. A song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy.
  2. A polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy.
  3. A short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music.

• The ensemble performed a series of captivating madrigals from the Renaissance era.
• Renaissance composers often composed madrigals for small vocal groups to sing in social gatherings.
• The choir's repertoire includes both classic and contemporary madrigals.
• Students studied the intricate harmonies and word painting techniques found in Renaissance madrigals.
• The festival featured a competition where choirs showcased their interpretations of various madrigals.

eclogues

ballads

jingles

warbles

odes

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