Ars Nova
[ ahrz-noh-vuh, ahrs ]
nounMusic.
the style of composition characteristic of the 14th century in France and Italy.
Origin of Ars Nova
1<Medieval Latin: new art
- Compare Ars Antiqua.
Words Nearby Ars Nova
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British Dictionary definitions for ars nova
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
Origin of ars nova
1Latin, literally: new art
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