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English > 1 sense of the expression William Byrd:
NOUNperson William Byrd, ByrdEnglish organist and composer of church music
English > William Byrd: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly / monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623 ).
SynonymByrd
Instance ofcomposersomeone who composes music as a profession
organistA person who plays an organ