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Willi Apel

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Willi Apel was a German-American musicologist born on October 30, 1893. He is best known for his contributions to musicology, particularly through his work on the Harvard Dictionary of Music, which has been a significant reference in the field. Apel's scholarship focused on early music and music theory, and he played an important role in the study and dissemination of historical music knowledge during the 20th century.

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