Perissone, Cambio

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Perissone, Cambio

Perissone, Cambio, Italian singer and composer of French or Flemish descent who flourished in the 1sthalf of the 16th century. He was active in Venice. Among his works are 4 vols, of secular music (Venice, 1545–49), including madrigals and villanellas. A motet is also extant.

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