Pietro Pontio

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Pietro Pontio
Born(1532-03-25)March 25, 1532
DiedDecember 27, 1596(1596-12-27) (aged 64)
Parma
NationalityItalian
Other namesPonzio
Occupationtheorist, composer
Notable work
Ragionamento di Musica

Pietro Pontio (or Ponzio; March 25, 1532 – December 27, 1596) was an Italian theorist and composer.

Pontio was born and died in Parma. He is best known for his 1588 treatise Ragionamento di Musica, which is thought to have influenced Claudio Monteverdi.

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