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palestrina

/ˌpæl.əˈstriː.nə/

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noun

/ˌpæl.əˈstriː.nə/C1formalart
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к итальянскому композитору эпохи Возрождения, известному своей духовной музыкой и полифоническими сочинениями.

A proper noun referring to an Italian composer of the Renaissance period, known for his sacred music and polyphonic compositions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Italian Renaissance composerC1formal

    Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a renowned Italian composer of the Renaissance period, known for his sacred music and polyphonic works.

    ruИтальянский композитор эпохи Возрождения

    • Palestrina's compositions are considered masterpieces of Renaissance polyphony.
    • The choir performed a motet by Palestrina during the service.
    • Music historians often study Palestrina's influence on later composers.