Madrigals and Catches is a collection of songs and poems compiled by Frank Dempster Sherman in 1887. The book is divided into two parts: madrigals and catches. Madrigals are songs that originated in Italy during the Renaissance period and are typically written for several voices. Catches are humorous songs that involve a play on words or a clever twist in the lyrics. The book contains a total of 54 pieces, with 36 madrigals and 18 catches. The madrigals...