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A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music, 1908
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1Articulation. (I., Articolazion'e.) (1) In speaking and singing, distinct utterance, especially of consonants. (2) In playing, proper observance of staccato and legato; and generally, clear and distinct performance of notes and rests.
3Artificial Harmonic. (See Harmonic.)
5Artiglich (G.). Gracefully, neatly.
7Art of Fugue, The. A work written by J. S. Bach in 1749—the last year of his life—consisting of various fugues and canons on one theme.
9Artôt, Maurice Montagney. 1772-1829. French bandmaster, conductor, and performer on the horn, guitar, and violin.
11Artôt, Jean D. Montagney. 1803-1887. Son of the former. Celebrated horn player. Published several compositions for horn.
13Artôt, Alexandre Joseph Montagney. Brother of Jean D.; 1815-1845. Studied at the Paris Conservatoire. Excellent violinist.
15Artôt, Marguerite Josephine D. Montagney. Daughter of Jean D.; b. Paris, 1835. Renowned dramatic soprano singer. Studied under Madame Viardot-Garcia. Engaged at the Paris Grand Opera, 1857, on Meyerbeer's recommendation. Toured through Europe with extraordinary success; sang mostly at Berlin. D. 1907. "As late as 1886 she was a star of the first magnitude."—Riemann.
17Arts, Fine. Music, painting, sculpture, &c. "Of all the fine arts," wrote Napoleon, 1797, "music is that which has most influence on the passions, and which the legislator ought the most to encourage."
19Artschi'bousheff, N. V. Pianist and composer; b. Tsarskoje-Sielo, Russia, 1858.
21Artusi, Giovanni M. Italian ecclesiastic and contrapunctist (Bologna); d. 1613. Chiefly remembered for his opposition to the "modern style" of music introduced by Monteverde. (See Monteverde.)
23Arzil'lo (I.). Lively, sprightly.
25As (G.). Ab.
27A-Saïte (G.). The A string.
29Santschew'sky, Michael P. von. Composer; Moscow, 1838-81.
31As'sas (or As'es) (G.). Abb.
33scel'ta del cantan'te (I.). At the singer's discretion.
35scenden'te (I.). Ascending.
37Sch'embrenner, Christian H. B. Alstettin, 1645; d. 1732. Excellent violinist; musical director to the Duke of Sachsen-Reitz, 1695-1713; capellmeister, Duke of Sachsen-Merseburg, 1713-1719.
39Sch'er, Joseph. B. London, 1831; d. 1869. Settled in Paris, 1849; Court pianist to the Empress Eugenie. Known as a composer of light drawing-room pieces, and the song "Alice, where art thou?" one of two readings
40Sch'ær, Joseph. B. London, 1831; d. 1869. Settled in Paris, 1849; Court pianist to the Empress Eugenie. Known as a composer of light drawing-room pieces, and the song "Alice, where art thou?" one of two readings
42As dur (G.). Ab major.
44As moll (G.). Ab minor.
46ASHE, Andrew. A celebrated flute-player. B. Lisburn, Ireland, about 1759; d. Dublin, 1838.
48ASHLEY, John. English bassoon player, and conductor; b. early in 18th century; d. about beginning of 19th. Assistant conductor, under Joah Bates, Handel Commemoration, 1784.
50ASHTON, Algernon. B. Durham, 1859. Composer and pianist. Studied at Leipzig, and afterwards with Raff. Pianoforte teacher, R.C.M., 1885.
52ASIO'LI, Bonifacio. Prolific Italian composer; b. Correggio, 1769; d. 1832. When eight years of age is said to have already written three masses and several other works. First president of the new Milan Conservatorio, 1808-1813. Wrote an oratorio, Jacob, seven operas, and many masses, cantatas, songs, instrumental pieces, &c. Author of "Elements of Music," "Piano Method," "Vocal Method," "A Treatise on Harmony," and several other theoretical works.
54ASO'LA (Asula) Giovanni M. Italian composer; b. Verona; d. 1609. One of the first composers to write a basso continuo for organ accompaniment.
56A so'la vo'ce (I.). For voice alone.
58ASPA, Mario. Italian composer; b. Messina, 1806; d. abt. 1868. Il muratore di Napoli was the most popular of his 42 operas.
60Aspira're (I.). (1) To take breath. (2) In singing "to quaver a vowel by audibly interpolating successive h's" (Baker). (3) To aspirate; i.e., to observe the "h" in speaking or singing. Aspiratamen'te. Aspiringly, longingly.
62Aspiration (F.). An obsolete musical ornament:—
64Written. Played.
66Aspiri(e)'ren (G.). To aspirate.
68Asprez'za (I.). Asperity, harshness, roughness. Aspramen'te. Harshly. A'spro,-a. Harsh, rough.
70ASPULL, George. B. Manchester, 1813; d. 1832. Precocious pianist, and composer of "exceptional brilliancy." During his brief career he gave concerts in England, Ireland, and Paris.
72Assa'i (I.). Enough, very; as Allegro assai, very quick. Assa'i più (I.). Much more.
74Assat. Corruption of Nassat (q.v.).
76Assaying. "A flourishing before one begins to play, to try if the instrument be in tune; or to run divisions to lead one into the piece before us."—Grassineau.
78Assemblage (F.). A turn (q.v.)
80Assembly. A drum or bugle signal to assemble soldiers.
82Assez (F.). Enough, rather. Assez lent. Rather slow. Assez retenu. Somewhat slackened.
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