What musical invention is Gibbons credited with developing?
The English Madrigal
The Symphony
The Opera
The Concerto
Answer
The English Madrigal is a type of song developed by Orlando Gibbons and other English composers in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Madrigals are typically short, a cappella works for four to six voices, and they are often set to secular texts. The English Madrigal is characterized by its use of rich harmonies, intricate counterpoint, and expressive melodies.
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