(Benedict), a celebrated musician, and descended from one of the most illustrious families in Venice. He lived in the beginning of the present century. We have of his composition, anthems, cantatas, and other works, which the connoisseurs rank as high as any of the numerous and excellent musical compositions which the Italian school has produced. "He is the Pindar of music," says M. de la Borde. "In boldness and regularity of design, he is the Michael Angelo of it. In analysing his works, we discover a profound knowledge and great address; but there is a difficulty attending the execution of them which is almost insurmountable. It requires a voice possessed of great powers, and accustomed to the most extraordinary intervals." The chief of the family which still exists was the ambassador of Venice to the Porte in 1770.