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The new musical style of the Ars Nova was made possible by a set of innovations in notating rhythm, innovations that underlies the modern system of note values. (Early 1320)
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Published in Palestrina’s Second Book of Masses in 1567. The legend is probably inaccurate and was embellished over time, Palestrina did note in his dedication to the collection that the masses it contained were written “in a new manner,” no doubt responding to the desire of some for greater clarity in presenting the text.
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Gabrieli’s innovative instrumental works, both shaped by the rich musical environment of Venice. His Sacrae Symphoniae (Sacred Symphonies, 1597) resembles a double-chorus motet for two groups of four instruments, with organ accompaniment.