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<div>You are not an ignoramus. I agree with the list's creator, it is heavily German biased. Unless you are into all things German...</div>
<div>I would not call this list authoritative after a second glance. For example, there are a number of Italian musicians missing from no. 3, including the creator of music notation. I find some of the other categories weak as well.
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<div>I would also be wary of any list created without the knowledge of its criteria. The author does note that it is his personal thoughts on his exposure to these works. Further, I agree with you that the taxonomy is rather a stream of consciousness than a true system, which supports his statement.
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<div>YIS,</div>
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<div>Franca Donato</div>
<div>Kingdom Librarian of Trimaris</div>
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