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He was a famous Italian opera composer, who lived in the second half of 16th and first half of 17th Century. He was also known as the last representative of the Renaissance movement in music. We can also include him in Early Baroque, which means that his music belongs to transitional period. His most famous works include<u><em> Il ritorno d' Ulisse in patria</em></u> and L'incoronazione di Poppea."
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Monteverdi is the last madrigalist. His first opera <em>Orpheus </em>is the oldest opera that is completely preserved. He continued the tradition of great Italian Renaissance artists and he also contributed to the development of Italian baroque music. His popularity is seen even today, as his works are eternal.
Alexander spreaded communication between East and West. Greek ideas and culture.
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Puccini tried to "imitate" Japanese harmonies, but didn't have the time, possibilities or even a desire to acquire their traditional instruments. So, he settled on creating the atmosphere with standard flutes, piccolos, harps, glockenspiel (percussion instrument), and tam-tams. The only Japanese instrument he used are Japanese bells (bonsho).
