Jesse Rodin’s “Research Project” named for this composer established a “core group” of 103 works based on Joshua Rifkin’s proposal that he be presumed “guilty until proven innocent.” Cristóbal de Morales wrote a parody mass based on a song that only two period sources, including a vihuela intabulation by Luis de Narváez, attribute to this composer. This composer added the lyric “virgo serena” to a piece that begins with four imitative entries, from soprano to bass, on the lyric (*) “Ave Maria.” A frottola attributed to this composer figuratively describes the title insect as a bird. This attributed composer of “El Grillo” (“GREE-lo”) and “Mille Regretz” (“MEEL ruh-GRAY”) wrote “Nymphes des bois” in memory of his teacher Johannes Ockeghem. For 10 points, name this Franco-Flemish composer of the Missa Pange (“PAHN-jay”) Lingua and two masses based on “L’homme armé.” ■END■
ANSWER: Josquin des Prez (“joe-SCAN deh PRAY”) [or Josquin Lebloitte dit des Prez; accept Josquin Research Project]
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