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Josquin des Prez's was greatly esteemed by the musical scholars of his time. His music was considered "melody perfection". Prez's work was often copied by his peers. The attention alone from his peers, positive and negative would be a good reason to explain his continued legacy. Often with music, one tries to relive the moment an artist composed his or her masterpiece(s).

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Q: Why were Josquin des Prez's polyphonic compositions so popular that they were widely performed even after his death?
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