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Pietro Pontio

Pietro Pontio
Born(1532-03-25)25 March 1532
Parma
Died27 December 1596(1596-12-27) (aged 64)
Parma
NationalityItalian
Other namesPonzio
Occupation(s)theorist, composer
Notable workRagionamento di Musica

Pietro Pontio (or Ponzio; 25 March 1532 – 27 December 1596) was an Italian theorist and composer.

Pontio was born and died in Parma. He is best known for his 1588 treatise Ragionamento di Musica, which is thought to have influenced Claudio Monteverdi.


Further reading

  • The Voice of the Composer: Theory and Practices in the works of Pietro Pontio Russell Eugene Murray Jr. 1989
  • Rotem, Elam (2022). "How to lose your music teaching job in one year: the trial of Pietro Pontio 1566". www.earlymusicsources.com.


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