madrigal

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She had a good musical upbringing with piano lessons, doing things like madrigal singing when she was young.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022

It was also enjoyed in chamber concerts at Queen Elizabeth I’s court, in madrigal recitals, religious gatherings and in informal settings and street performances.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2018

They make expert use of the word-painting techniques of the Renaissance madrigal and Baroque opera.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 25, 2016

The 15th madrigal begins by Peter asking life to leave him.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2016

And now there was an acrimonious madrigal, with parts sung in all quarters of the car.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut