With which well-known composer was Du Fay frequently associated?
Johannes Tinctoris
Gilles Binchois
Johannes Ockeghem
Loyset Compère
Answer
Du Fay and Gilles Binchois were two of the most famous composers of the late 15th century. They were both from the Franco-Flemish school of music, and their music was characterized by its use of polyphony, or the combination of multiple voices. Du Fay and Binchois were both members of the Burgundian court, and their music was often performed for the court.
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