1530s 1539 in music – Jacques Arcadelt's First book of madrigals for four voices is published, the most reprinted madrigal book of the century 1538 in music – printing of the first Protestant hymn-book, Ein Hubsch new Gesangbuch; publication of the first book of madrigals by Maddalena Casulana, the first printed book of music by a woman in European history. 1537 in music – 1536 in music – 1535 in music – 1534 in music – 1533 in music – 1532 in music – 1531 in music – 1530 in music – is published, the first book of madrigals to use the word 'madrigal' to describe them. The majority of the pieces in it are by Philippe Verdelot.
1530s 1539 in music – Jacques Arcadelt's First book of madrigals for four voices is published, the most reprinted madrigal book of the century 1538 in music – printing of the first Protestant hymn-book, Ein Hubsch new Gesangbuch; publication of the first book of madrigals by Maddalena Casulana the first printed book of music by a woman in European history. 1537 in music – 1536 in music – 1535 in music – 1534 in music – 1533 in music – 1532 in music – 1531 in music – 1530 in music – is published the first book of madrigals to use the word 'madrigal' to describe them. The majority of the pieces in it are by Philippe Verdelot.