This temperamental and egotistical composer, described by one Renaissance writer as the musical equivalent of
Michelangelo, was so talented that he could demand twice the salary of his gifted peers.
a. Palestrina
b. Perotinus
c. Machaut
d. Josquin
e. Purcell
ANSWER: d
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