Allegri

(4l-la’-gré), (1) Gregorio, Rome, 1584—Feb. 18, 1652; pupil of Nanini; composed a celebrated Miserere in 9 parts, sung during Holy Week at the Sistine Chapel; its publication was forbidden on pain of excommunication; but Mozart after twice hear it, wrote it out, and it has since been published. (2) Dom.; lived 1610-29 at Rome; one of the first to write instrumental accompaniments not in mere unison with the voices.