Francesco Landini was the best-known composer of the ______ century.Multiple choice question.twelfthfourteenthelevenththirteenth

Francesco Landini was the best-known composer of the fourteenth century. He was a significant figure in the Italian Trecento, which refers to the 14th century as well as the flourishing of music and poetry during this time. Landini is particularly celebrated for his contributions to the development of the ballata, a form of song that was popular in Italy, characterized by its complex rhythms and melodies. His work played a crucial role in the transition from Medieval music to the more structured style that would emerge in the Renaissance. Therefore, when considering his lifetime and the context of his work, the correct answer is the fourteenth century.