Excerpt from A Dictionary of Musical Terms Perd. Perdeu. Perdendo. Ff. Or Pf. Piano-forte P.i. Pit'r forte Piang. Piangendo Pianiss. Pianissimo Pizz Pizzicato Pmo. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Buck's New and Complete Dictionary of Musical Terms Duo. (ita.) A composition for two voices or instruments; a duet; among old teachers, a composition written in the strict style, in contrast with duetto, a more free style. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Musiclover's Handbook: A Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms There are other abbreviations employed in manuscript or printed music, the chief of which are as follows. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Dictionary of Musical Information, Vol. 1 of 3: Containing Also a Vocabulary of Musical Terms, and a List of Modern Musical Works Published in the United States From 1640 to 1875 IN preparing this dictionary or musical information, my desire has been to make it meet the popular demand for a book of reference concerning musical persons and subjects not mentioned in any other published work, and to furnish it at a price sufficiently small to place it in the hands of all persons in any way interested in musical affairs. To do this, it was necessary to abbreviate every arti cle as much as possible, in order to crowd the largest amount of information into the smallest practicable space. I have done this in the belief that five lines read with interest is better than fifty lines read with indifference, and worth more to the careful reader than five hundred lines to the careless. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Musical Dictionary: Being a Collection of Terms and Characters, as Well Ancient as Modern; Including the Historical, Theoretical, and Practical Parts of Music The whole earefiilly abfirae'ted froni the bcfi Authors in the Greek, Latin, Italian, Franck, and Engli/b Languages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music: Comprising 18, 000 Musical Terms and Phrases, Over 6, 000 Biographical Notices of Musicians, and 500 Articles on Musical Topics HE Third Edition of this work does not call for a lengthy introduction, but it is necessary to Specify a few of the most important additions and modifications which have been necessitated by the lapse of time and the developments of modern music. In the first place, the Author has had the melancholy duty of recording the death of a large number of musicians in every part of the world, many of whose names will be honoured through succeeding generations. It has also been necessary in some cases to revise dates of birth and the production of important musical works. The list of Musical Terms has been extended, and the Supplementary List formerly given at the end of the book has been incorporated in the body of the Dictionary. Several cross-references have been added, and numerous small errors of typing corrected. The Musical Bibliography has been considerably extended by the inclusion of important recent books on musical subjects, and the Whole work has been carefully revised and, Wherever possible, brought up to date. Perhaps the most important addition to the volume is the inclusion of 200 names of Composers, Instrumentalists, Singers, and Writers on Music who have secured a position in the musical world Since the issue of the previous editions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."
When we speak of "classical music" it often refers rather loosely to serious "art" music but at the core is really the music of the classical period running from about 1730 to 1800, give or take. This was truly one of the most glorious periods for both composition and performance and it is this classical music which is still at the core of today's repertoire. Obvious names connected with this period are Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, but there were many more still reasonably well known like Gluck and C.P.E Bach, and dozens more who are regrettably little known today. This Historical Dictionary of Music of the Classical Period includes not only these composers, but also eminent conductors and performers, patrons, and publishers. There are also dictionary entries on major centers of music-making, typical instruments, important technical terms, and emerging musical forms, including the symphony and opera. Indeed, with a 1,000 cross-referenced entries, there is information on most matters of interest. This is prefaced by an extensive chronology, tracing the course of this period from year to year, and an introduction taking a careful look at the period as a whole. Finally, there is a substantial bibliography. Surely, this is a book which will appeal not only to students and researchers but all music-lovers.
Excerpt from A Cyclopædic Dictionary of Music: Comprising 18, 000 Musical Terms and Phrases, Over 6, 000 Biographical Notices of Musicians, and 500 Articles on Musical Topics HE Third Edition of this work does not call for a lengthy introduction, but it is necessary to Specify a few of the most important additions and modifications which have been necessitated by the lapse of time and the developments of modern music. In the first place, the Author has had the melancholy duty of recording the death of a large number of musicians in every part of the world, many of whose names will be honoured through succeeding generations. It has also been necessary in some cases to revise dates of birth and the production of important musical works. The list of Musical Terms has been extended, and the Supplementary List formerly given at the end of the book has been incorporated in the body of the Dictionary. Several cross-references have been added, and numerous small errors of typing corrected. The Musical Bibliography has been considerably extended by the inclusion of important recent books on musical subjects, and the Whole work has been carefully revised and, Wherever possible, brought up to date. Perhaps the most important addition to the volume is the inclusion of 200 names of Composers, Instrumentalists, Singers, and Writers on Music who have secured a position in the musical world Since the issue of the previous editions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
