madrigal
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The vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth realized these different musical styles — Baroque madrigal, Appalachian folk song, Manhattan Transfer-style close harmony, buzzing rock anthem — with ease through amplification.
From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2019
She is shadowed by a quartet of look-alikes in candy-colored coats, who form a kind of madrigal ensemble, singing in cool tones without vibrato.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 29, 2018
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
Nono then calls the score a madrigal for many “travelers” with Gidon Kremer.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2017
And now there was an acrimonious madrigal, with parts sung in all quarters of the car.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
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