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Machaut is often considered the leading European composer of which century?
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Guillaume de Machaut is often considered the leading European composer of the 14th century. He was a French poet, composer, and theorist, and is considered one of the most important composers of the late Middle Ages. His works include motets, chansons, and Mass settings, and he is credited with developing the form of the polyphonic Mass.
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