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Vitry was a French composer, music theorist, and influential musician. He is also known as the author of Ars Nova.
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Byrd was considered as one of the best composers from the renaissance, Byrd has a huge influence on composers from his native England.
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Gabrieli was an Italian composer and organist. He was one of the most influential musicians of his time.
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Italian frottola
French chanson
Italian madrigal
German Lied -
Music based on modes
Richer texture in four or more parts.
Blending rather than contrasting strands in the musical texture.
Harmony with a greater concern with the flow and progression of chords. -
Lute
Recorder
Harpsichord
Rebec
Sackbut
Tambourine