Which publisher printed Josquin's works?
Ottaviano Petrucci
Johann Gutenberg
Aldus Manutius
Christophe Plantin
Answer
Ottaviano Petrucci, a renowned Italian music publisher, played a pivotal role in disseminating Josquin's works. Petrucci's innovative printing techniques, including the use of movable type and multiple partbooks, enabled the widespread distribution of Josquin's music. His publications, such as the "Harmonice Musices Odhecaton A" (1501), featured Josquin's compositions alongside works by other notable composers, contributing to the dissemination and appreciation of his music during the Renaissance era.
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