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

Example Sentences

The singers, the Ars Nova Copenhagen, are the real stars.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first segment of “Travels,” Monaco’s new autobiographical show that opened at Ars Nova in Manhattan on Monday, the playwright and performer tells the audience that he was itching to talk on a recent ride from the Los Angeles airport when the driver handed him an audio cable so he could put on music, opening the door to conversation.

From New York Times

What initially intrigued Moayed about this version of “A Doll’s House” was Herzog, whose short play — “Gina From Yoga Two, Is That Your Boyfriend?” — he’d acted in at the Off Broadway incubator Ars Nova in 2010.

From New York Times

Among those who have worked at Ars Nova are Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, Christopher Jackson and Phillipa Soo of “Hamilton” fame; Bridget Everett, the actress and cabaret performer of the acclaimed HBO series “Somebody Somewhere”; and Dave Malloy, who created “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” at Ars Nova.

From New York Times

When Ars Nova offered Everett a creative home, she was performing in karaoke bars.

From New York Times