Palestrina was alive 3 February 1525 or 2 February 1526 - 2 February 1594 so in the Italian Renaissance. He has often been seen in Renaissance polyphony. That's all I know.
Vivaldi
20th Century ... and it's not past tense ... he is still living and currently composing.
Desprez and Palestrina.
Bach
PLAYED
Vivaldi
baroque
Mostly in the Romantic Era.
Motzart composed in the classical period. He actually taught Beethoven.
20th Century (American Folk Music)
20th Century ... and it's not past tense ... he is still living and currently composing.
Palestrina (Apex)
Desprez and Palestrina.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina belonged to the Renaissance period, specifically during the late 16th century. His work was influential in the development of sacred music, particularly in the composition of polyphonic choral music for the Catholic Church. Palestrina's style is often seen as the culmination of Renaissance polyphony, characterized by clarity of text and smooth melodic lines. His music played a significant role in shaping the practices of liturgical music that followed.
That would be Renaissance music. Specifically, Palestrina was a pioneer of the "Counter-Point" style of polyphonic choir music in the mid 1500's Italian Renaissance. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I've only sung his music in church choir, I have not studied it.
Palestrina was an Italian composer known for his sacred music, particularly his masses and motets composed for the Catholic Church. He is credited with helping to develop the style of polyphonic music that became prominent during the Renaissance period. His compositions were often performed during church services and continue to be studied and admired for their beauty and complexity.
Bach