John Dunstable (England) (jan 1, 1385 – jan 1, 1453)
Description:
Dunstable was one of the most famous musicians of the age, yet almost nothing is known about his life. He is credited with creating a new sound called "countenance angloise" (English countenance), which featured more triadic harmonies and smoother-moving melodies. He was a prolific composer of masses, motets, and more.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1385
jan 1, 1453
~ 68 years