Giovanni Artusi
Italian composer and music theorist
Born
1540
486 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An influential composer and music theorist, contributed significantly to the development of music theory during the late Renaissance. Promoted counterpoint, particularly through the publication of treatises that explored the rules of harmony and dissonance. His works documented the practices of contemporary composers and served as educational tools for musicians. Notable compositions include sacred music and madrigals, reflecting the stylistic trends of his time. Engaged in the intellectual debates surrounding music, particularly in response to the emerging style of the early Baroque period.
Published 'L'Artusi, cioè Delle imperfezioni' in 1600
Composed sacred music and madrigals
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