Ars Nova

[ ahrz noh-vuh, ahrs ]

noun

, Music.

1. the style of composition characteristic of the 14th century in France and Italy.

ars nova

/ ˈɑːz ˈnəʊvə /

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ars Nova¹

< Medieval Latin: new art

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ars Nova¹

Latin, literally: new art