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Praetorius

American  
[pree-tawr-ee-uhs, ‑-tohr‑] / priˈtɔr i əs, ‑ˈtoʊr‑ /

noun

  1. Michael Michael Schultheiss, 1571–1621, German composer, organist, and theorist.


Praetorius British  
/ prɛˈtoːriʊs /

noun

  1. Michael (ˈmɪçaeːl). 1571–1621, German composer and musicologist, noted esp for his description of contemporary musical practices and instruments, Syntagma musicum (1615–19)

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Shannon Praetorius, who was on a walk through Queen Anne, said she was relieved to hear about Inslee’s announcement.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2020

“Singing Angels, Silver Bells,” seasonal music from the Middle Ages to the present, with works by Praetorius, Guerrero, Hassler and others; Western Wind.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2013

“Praetorius: In Dulci Jubilo,” an early-music program with works by Praetorius, as well as Schein’s “Wie schön leuchtet” and Hammerschmidt’s “Kyrie” and “Gloria”; Tenet, Dark Horse Consort and Bach Collegium San Diego.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2013

The early-music company presents "Bach — Angels and Shepherds: Cantatas for the Holiday Season," that also features carols arranged by Michael Praetorius and works by Johann Kuhnau and Philip Friedrich Boddeckers.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2012

A band, or, to use the expression of Praetorius, an “accort” of cromornes comprised 1 deep bass, 2 bass, 3 tenor, 2 cantus, 1 high soprano = 9.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various