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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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