Allegri

/ (Italian alˈleɡrɪ) /

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noun

Gregorio. 1582–1652, Italian composer and singer. His compositions include a Miserere for nine voices

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How to use Allegri in a sentence

He learned the rudiments from his uncle, Lorenzo Allegri, and followed the style of Montegna.
Catalogue of the Gallery of Art of The New York Historical Society|anonymous
On this first day, two compositions of Allegri and Baini were given, and each of them repeated once.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography|Louis Spohr
Mozart is reported to have learned Allegri's Miserere by ear, and to have written it down from memory.
Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 2|Francis Marion Crawford
Finally, Coreggio likewise cultivated the fine arts before Antonio Allegri came into the world.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. IV (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi

First upon the list, therefore, I place his own son, Pomponio Allegri.
The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. IV (of 6)|Luigi Antonio Lanzi