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Ars Nova
[ ahrz noh-vuh, ahrs ]
noun
, Music.
- the style of composition characteristic of the 14th century in France and Italy.
ars nova
/ ˈɑːz ˈnəʊvə /
noun
- a style of music of the 14th century, characterized by great freedom and variety of rhythm and melody contrasted with the strictness of the music of the 13th century
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Ars Nova1
< Medieval Latin: new art
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Ars Nova1
Latin, literally: new art
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