For Madrigal we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Art History, Classical Music, Poetry and William Shakespeare.

Madrigal (Art History)

A depiction of the Madonna in which she spreads her cloak over those around her. The cloak motif derived originally from secular (legal) practice: children were legitimized and adopted by the father taking them under his cloak. Similarly, high-ranking persons, especially women, could offer victims of persecution the protection of their cloaks and ask for mercy for them. This noblewoman's right of protection was subsequently transferred to the Virgin.

Madrigal (Classical Music)

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

Madrigal (Poetry)

A short medieval lyric or pastoral poem expressing a simple delicate thought.

Madrigal (William Shakespeare)

Short lyrical poem.

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