William Byrd

Definitions of William Byrd
  1. noun
    English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
    synonyms: Byrd
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    composer
    someone who composes music as a profession
    organist
    a person who plays an organ
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