Whythorne, Thomas (1528-1596)

English composer. He travelled in Italy and elsewhere in Europe, and published his first book of music, Songes for several voices, in 1571, and his second, a book of duets, in 1590; the second volume contains the earlier printed English instrumental music. His autobiography, written around 1576, was published in 1961.

Works Vocal psalms and secular songs for two to five voices or solo voice with instruments.