Palestrina
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific historical figure: Palestrina refers to Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a renowned Italian composer of the Renaissance period, known particularly for his sacred polyphonic music.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The choir performed a mass by Palestrina.
- Palestrina's compositions are central to the study of Renaissance polyphony.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe a style: The name can be used adjectivally to denote a style of composition reminiscent of his work.
- The motet was written in a Palestrina style, with clear, flowing counterpoint.
Variants and Related Words
- Palestrinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the music or style of Palestrina.
- The scholar is an expert in Palestrinian counterpoint.
Synonyms
- Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: The full name of the composer.
- The Prince of Music: An honorary title sometimes used historically to refer to Palestrina.
Noun
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Italian composer (1526-1594)
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