Similar to many composers of the early to mid 16th century, he predominantly wrote masses, motets and chansons.

Richard Wagner wrote, "It is no longer necessary to write masses and long oratorios.

He wrote masses, motets and a few chansons.

In the 20th century, composers continued to write masses, in an even wider diversity of style, form and function than before.

They wrote both masses and motets, as well as cycles of Magnificats.

He wrote masses, motets and lamentations, though little of his work has survived.

Unlike his contemporaries, Compère seems to have written few masses (at least very few survive).

He wrote numerous masses and motets in a style very similar to that of Lorenzo Perosi.

He also wrote several operas, oratorios, masses and cantatas.

He also wrote masses including the St Cecilia Mass (1721).