Josquin des Prez

biographical name

Jos·​quin des Prez zhȯ-ˈskaⁿ-de-ˈprā How to pronounce Josquin des Prez (audio)
variants or Desprez
de-ˈprā How to pronounce Josquin des Prez (audio)
circa 1440–1521 French composer

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“Josquin des Prez.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Josquin%20des%20Prez. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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