1632 in music

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The year 1632 in music involved some significant events.

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The year 1626 in music involved some significant events.

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The year 1631 in music involved some significant events.

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References

  1. ↑ Stephen Bonta, "Merula, Tarquinio", The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, second edition, edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell (London: Macmillan Publishers, 2001).
  2. ↑ Margaret Murata, "Landi, Stefano", New Grove Dictionary of Opera, new edition, edited by Stanley Sadie (London: Macmillan Publishers, 1998).
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