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- ↑ LaMay, Thomasin K. (2005). Musical voices of early modern women: many-headed melodies. ISBN 9780754637424 . Retrieved 11 November 2010.
- ↑ Miranda Perez, Ricardo (2001). "Ortiz, Gabriela". doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.46060. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0 . Retrieved 12 March 2019.
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