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solemnization and arrangement of lines and spaces which developed into the modern staff freeing music from its dependence of oral transmission
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Philippe de Vitry. Made possible to increase variety of notes and rhythmic combinations in written music
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Ein feste burg (A Mighty Fortress..)
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Il bianco e dolce cigno
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Composed after Council of Trent requested clearer text. Use of synchronized voices to pronounce the phrase simultaneously.
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Missa O magnum mysterium
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First ensemble piece to designate specific instruments in printed parts. One of the earliest instances of dynamic markings in music.
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one of Vivaldi’s first collection of concerto’s published.
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one of the most influential theoretical works ever written.
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Bach’s best known works for the keyboard. This book explored styles of playing in all keys.
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Concert des Amateurs. Amateurs referred to music lovers, not unprofessional musicians.
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1773-1781, one of France’s best composers, one of the first famous black composers.
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