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Guillaume d'Amiens was a French composer of the medieval period, born in the city of Amiens in the early 13th century. Not much is known about his early life, but it is believed that he received his musical education in the cathedral of Amiens, which was renowned for its musical tradition. As a young man, Guillaume d'Amiens began to compose music, primarily for the church. His works were written in the style of the Ars Antiqua, which was the dominant musical style of the time. This style was characterized by the use of complex polyphony, in which multiple voices were woven together to create intricate harmonies. One of Guillaume d'Amiens' most famous works is his motet "Aucun ont trouvé", which was written in the early 13th century. This motet is notable for its use of a cantus firmus, which is a pre-existing melody that is used as the basis for a new composition. In "Aucun ont trouvé", the cantus firmus is a popular French song of the time, which is woven into the polyphonic texture of the motet. Another notable work by Guillaume d'Amiens is his "Messe de Nostre Dame", which is a setting of the Mass in four parts. This work is considered to be one of the earliest complete settings of the Mass by a single composer. It is also notable for its use of the Kyrie and Gloria tropes, which are short musical phrases that are inserted into the text of the Mass. Guillaume d'Amiens' music was highly regarded in his time, and he was widely recognized as one of the leading composers of the Ars Antiqua. His works were performed in churches and cathedrals throughout France, and his influence can be seen in the works of later composers such as Guillaume de Machaut and Philippe de Vitry. Despite his success as a composer, little is known about Guillaume d'Amiens' personal life. It is believed that he spent most of his career in Amiens, where he continued to compose music until his death in the mid-13th century. Today, Guillaume d'Amiens is remembered as one of the most important composers of the medieval period. His works continue to be performed and studied by musicians and scholars around the world, and his influence can be seen in the development of Western classical music over the centuries.

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