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By definition, the English Madrigal was the resurgence of madrigal music in England that happened during the time period of 1588 to 1627. In addition, the three forms of English madrigal includes:
Madrigal proper - mainly composed of word painting
ballet - the dance
ayre - the music is performed with our without musical accompaniment
