Musicians Who Died in 1771
- Mar 1 Isfrid Kayser, German composer, dies at 58
- Jun 23 Jean-Claude Trial, French composer, dies at 38
- Oct 14 František "Franz" Xaver Brixi, Czech classical composer and kapellmeister, dies at 39
- Oct 18 Robert Praelisauer, German composer, music director, and priest, dies at 62
- Oct 27 Johann Gottlieb Graun, German violinist and composer, dies at about 67 (exact birthday uncertain, c. 1703)
- Nov 18 Giuseppe de Majo, Italian composer and organist, dies at 73