Vincenzo Galilei
Italian lute player and composer
Born
1520
505 years ago
Died
July 2nd, 1591
434 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Significant contributions to music theory and experimentation with musical acoustics occurred. Composed prominent works for the lute and established a strong foundation for the development of opera. Wrote influential treatises that analyzed music's mathematical aspects, helping to bridge the gap between science and the arts.
Pioneered theories in music acoustics
Composed works for the lute
Influenced early opera development
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