List of compositions by Alexander Agricola

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This is a list of works by the 15th century Flemish composer Alexander Agricola.

Contents

Masses and mass sections

All are for 4 voices unless stated otherwise.

Masses

Mass sections

Motets

All are for 4 voices unless stated otherwise.

Hymns, Lamentations and Magnificats

Motets on other text

Songs and other secular works

All are for 3 voices unless stated otherwise.

Motet-Chansons

Vocal works

Instrumental works

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