Ottaviano Petrucci

Ottaviano Petrucci was an Italian printer and music publisher in the early 16th century, widely regarded as a pioneer of modern music printing. He developed a method called "multiple impression printing," which allowed for the accurate and consistent reproduction of musical notation on paper. This innovation made music more accessible, facilitating wider distribution of compositions and standardization of musical notation. Petrucci's work significantly advanced the dissemination of Renaissance music, helping composers' works reach a broader audience and laying the foundation for modern music publishing practices.