 The harmonic language is simple and clear in sharp contrast to the contemporary Italian composers (i.e., Ascanio Mayone, Giovanni Maria Trabaci and Girolamo Frescobaldi); the contrapuntal techniques are reminiscent of Sweelinck.Coelho's liturgical pieces are less ornate, and generally employ more strict counterpoint.They include a group of 23 versets "para se cantarem ao órgâo", "for singing to the organ", which all consist of a vocal line with organ accompaniment.