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Which Pope's reign did Palestrina's music significantly influence?

  • Pope Julius III

  • Pope John Paul II

  • Pope Leo X

  • Pope Francis

Answer

Pope Julius III's reign (1550-1555) was heavily influenced by the music of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. Palestrina's compositions, particularly his polyphonic masses, became renowned for their clarity, balance, and emotional depth.
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