Madrigal vs Ballad - What's the difference?
madrigal | ballad |
(music) a song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy
(music) a polyphonic song for about six voices, from 16th century Italy
a short poem, often pastoral, and suitable to be set to music
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
A slow romantic pop song.
As nouns the difference between madrigal and ballad
is that madrigal is a song for a small number of unaccompanied voices; from 13th century Italy while ballad is a kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.As a verb ballad is
to make mention of in ballads.madrigal
English
(wikipedia madrigal)Noun
(en noun)ballad
English
Noun
(en noun)- The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
- On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.
