Canzona (or Canzone): Originally used in poetry to denote a specific style, it later became a musical form in 16th century Italy. The Canzona used multiple instruments, which mimicked each other. A direct ancestor to the fugue and sonata.
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- Post author:Elena Hartwell
- Post published:June 5, 2011
- Post category:Craft of Writing / Uncategorized
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