noun
- plural of ricercar: elaborate instrumental compositions of the 16th and 17th centuries, typically featuring imitative counterpoint
Usage: music
Examples
- The composer wrote several ricercars for organ.
- Bach’s ricercars demonstrate masterful counterpoint techniques.
- Renaissance ricercars often served as preludes to other pieces.
- The music student analyzed the structure of various ricercars.
- These ricercars showcase the polyphonic style of the period.