Nicola Vicentino
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Summary
Nicola Vicentino was born on January 1, 1511[1], in Vicenza[2]. He died on 1576[3] in Milan[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], and inventor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[10], Republic of Venice[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: Renaissance music[13]
- Commons category: Nicola Vicentino[14]
- Cause of death: plague[15]
- Family name: Vicentino[16]
- Given name: Nicola[17]
- Student of: Adrian Willaert[18]
- Manner of death: natural causes[19]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[20], Riemann's Music Dictionary[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[22]
- P14541: ZiBLL[23]
- P14608: 122548620[24]
Why It Matters
Nicola Vicentino has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
He is credited with the discovery of Archicembalo[27].
FAQs
Where was Nicola Vicentino born?
Nicola Vicentino's place of birth was Vicenza[2].
Where did Nicola Vicentino die?
Nicola Vicentino passed away in Milan[4].
What did Nicola Vicentino do for work?
Nicola Vicentino worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], and inventor[8].
What did Nicola Vicentino discover?
Nicola Vicentino is credited as discoverer of Archicembalo[27].