Arne Oit
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Arne Oit (3 December 1928 Tallinn – 28 November 1975 Tallinn) was an Estonian composer and accordionist. He was focused on writing pop music.[1]
In 1956, he graduated from Tallinn State Conservatory majoring in composition.[1]
1955–1974, he played the accordion for Estonian Radio Instrumental Ensemble.[1]
On the initiative of Oit, the song contest "Tippmeloodia" was organized.[1] "Tippmeloodia" (meaning "Top-Melody" in Estonian) was a prominent Estonian song contest held in the 1970s, specifically active between 1971 and 1975. [2]
Since 1958, he was a member of Estonian Composers' Union.[1]
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