Nicolas Gombert

Gombert, Nicolas (nēkôläˈ gôNbĕrˈ) [key], c.1500–c.1560, Flemish composer. Gombert was the greatest follower of Josquin des Prés. He served at the court of Emperor Charles V. His sacred works make great use of imitative counterpoint; his secular songs express delight in nature.

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