Pétrus de Cruce

Pétrus de Cruce was a prominent 13th-century composer and theorist from France, known for shaping medieval music's development. He contributed to the Ars Nova movement, which introduced new rhythmic and notational ideas, making music more expressive and flexible. Pétrus authored treatises that explained complex rhythmic concepts and notations, helping musicians understand and perform contemporary compositions accurately. His work played a key role in transitioning from earlier medieval music styles to more modern forms, influencing the evolution of Western musical notation and performance practices.