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A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music, 1908
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1AH'LE, Joh. Georg. Son of the above. Organist, composer, and writer; 1650-1706.
3AHL'STRÖM, Olof. Swedish organist, composer, and editor. 1756-1835.
5AH'NA, Heinrich K. H. de. Violinist; b. Vienna, 1835; d. 1892. Chiefly known as 2nd violin in the "Joachim Quartet." His sister, Eleonore, was an excellent opera singer (mezzo-soprano); 1838-1865.
7Ähn'lich (G.). Like, similar.
9Ai (I.). To the, &c. Same as Al.
11AI'BL, Jos. Music publishing firm, Munich, founded 1824. Now Spitzweg & Sons.
13AI'BLINGER, Joh. Kaspar. Bavarian composer, and capellmeister; 1779-1867. His compositions for the Catholic Church are highly esteemed in South Germany.
15AI'CHINGER, G. German organist and composer of sacred music; 1565 (?) – 1628. One of the best musicians of his time. His "Sacræ Cantiones" (Venice, 1590), show many marks of real genius.
17AÏDA. Grand opera by Verdi; 1871.
19AÏDÉ, Hamilton. Greek poet, novelist, and composer. B. Paris, 1830; d. 1907.
21AIG'NER, E. Viennese ballet-director and composer; 1798-1852 (?).
23Aigre (F.). Harsh; sharp.
25Aigu, Aiguë (F.). Acute; high in pitch.
27AIKIN, John. English writer on music and poetry; 1747-1822.
29AIMON, Esprit. French 'cellist and composer; 1754-1828.
31A in Alt. A in Altis'simo.
33AINSWORTH, Henry. English theologian and musician.
34Published a collection of Psalms, 1612.
36Air. (G., Melodie', Weise, Sing'weise; F., Air, Mélodie; I., A'ria). Tune, melody, song, ballad, &c. (See Aria.)
37"The name of Air is given to all the measured chants, to distinguish them from the recitative."—Rousseau.
39Air varié (F.). Theme with variations.
41AIRD, James. Glasgow music-seller.
42Published, in 18th century, 6 vols. of national airs.
44AIRETON, Ed. Renowned English violin maker; 1727-1807.
46A'is (G.). A#.
47A'is dur. A sharp major.
48A'is moll. A sharp minor.
49A'is'sis. Ax.
51Aisé (F.). (1) Easy. (2) Glad, cheerful.
53Ajahli Keman. A Turkish stringed instrument of the 'cello kind.
55Ajoutez (F.). Add (abbr. Aj.).
57AK'EROYDE, Samuel. Popular and prolific song-composer, mentioned by Hawkins. B. Yorkshire, end of 17th century. Contributed to most of the collections of English songs from 1685 to 1696.
59Akkord' (G.). (1) A chord. (2) A set of instruments, of different sizes, but of the same family, as viols.
60Akkordie'ren. To tune.
61Akkord' in Dur. Major chord.
62Akkord' in Moll. Minor chord.
63Akkord'-passage. An arpeggio.
64Akkord'-zither. The auto-harp.
65Dissoni(e)r'ender Akkord'. A discord.
67Akt (G.). Act (of an opera, play, &c.).
69Aku'stik (G.). Acoustics.
71Al (I.). To the, up to the, at the, in the.
72Cresc. al ff. Gradually louder up to ff.
74A'LA, Giovanni Battista. Italian composer of madrigals, motets, &c. B. near Milan, latter part of 16th century.
76ALABIEV, Alexander N. Song-composer; Moscow, 1802-1852. Best-known song, "The Nightingale."
78ALADÁR, Tisza. Pen-name of V. Langer (q.v.).
80A la même (F.). In the original time. A
81A la mesure (F.). tempo.
82A la pointe d'archet (F.). With the point of the bow.
84ALARD, Jean Delphin. One of the most famous of French violinists. B. Bayonne, 1815; d. Paris, 1888. Teacher of Sarasate. Composed and arranged much violin music, and published an excellent "Violin School."
86Alargan'do (I.). (See Allargando.)
88Alar'um. A call to arms (Shakespeare).
90ALARY, Giulio E. A. Flautist, accompanist, and music-director. Made a name as composer of light opera. B. Mantua, 1814. d. Paris, 1891.
92ALBANE'SE. 1729-1800. Singer, and composer of Romances.
94ALBA'NI, Matthias. Two celebrated German violin makers, father and son; 17th and 18th centuries: constructed their violins after the methods of Stainer and Amati.
96ALBA'NI, Madame (Marie Louise C. E. La Jeunesse). Renowned soprano vocalist; famous alike in opera and oratorio. B. near Montreal, 1852(50?).
97First public appearance at Albany, hence her assumed name. (This is, however, denied.)
98First sang in London in 1872. Married Ernest Gye, 1878.
99"Her voice is a rich soprano of remarkably sympathetic quality, and of great power. The higher registers are of exceptional beauty, and she possesses in perfection the art of singing mezza voce."—Grove's Dictionary.
101ALBE'NIZ, Isaac. Pianist and composer; b. Comprodon, Spain, 1861.
103ALBE'NIZ, Don Pedro. Spanish monk, composer, and theorist; 1755-1821.
105ALBE'NIZ, Pedro. 1795-1855. Exponent of modern pianoforte playing in Spain. His "Method" (Madrid, 1840), was adopted by the Madrid Conservatoire.
107ALBERGATI, Pirro C. Conte d'. Highly esteemed amateur Italian composer; 1663-1735.
109ALBERT, Charles D'. Musician and dancing-master. B. near Altona, 1809; d. 1866.
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