@pianomags 'Madrigal' was just a term used in the Renaissance to signify a secular work (normally a love song) for multiple voices - as opposed to 'Motet', which signified a religious theme.
The use of the term doesn't necessarily have to be restricted to composers from that time. The 20th century French composer Gaubert also used the name for some of his flute compositions. I suppose some composers just like to use the term because they know people associate it with love themes.
Hi. It's very beautiful. But why is it a madrigal when it's obviously very modern with jazz harmonies?
pianomags 1 year ago
@pianomags 'Madrigal' was just a term used in the Renaissance to signify a secular work (normally a love song) for multiple voices - as opposed to 'Motet', which signified a religious theme.
The use of the term doesn't necessarily have to be restricted to composers from that time. The 20th century French composer Gaubert also used the name for some of his flute compositions. I suppose some composers just like to use the term because they know people associate it with love themes.
JonathanMartinovici 1 year ago