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A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music, 1908
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1compass is from (with all the semitones on modern instruments). Solo players can extend the upward compass nearly an octave. The upper notes—like those for the 'cello—are often written with the tenor clef; very high notes with treble clef.
3Bass'posaune (G.). Bass trombone.
4Bass'schlüssel. Bass clef.
5Bass'stimme. Bass voice.
6Bass'zeichen. Bass clef.
8Ba'sta, Bastan'te (I.). Enough, sufficient.
9BASTARDEL'LA. (See Agujari.)
10BASTIAANS', J. G. Dutch composer, teacher, and organist; 1812-1875. Pupil of Schneider and Mendelssohn. Organist of the great organ at St. Bavo's, Haarlem, 1868. Published chorals, songs, &c.
12BASTIEN et BASTIENNE. Operetta by Mozart, written in his 12th year, 1768.
14BASTON, Josquin. Netherland composer, 16th cent. His motets and chansons were very popular.
16BATES, Frank. B. March, Cambridge, 1856. Mus.Doc. Dublin, 1884. Orgt. Norwich Cathedral since 1885.
18BATES, James. Noted trainer of boys' voices; b. London, 1856.
20BATES, Joah. B. Halifax, 1740; d. London, 1799. Conducted the Handel Commemoration Festivals, 1784-91.
22BATES, Wm. Abt. 1720-1790. Wrote and arranged much music for the popular concerts at Marylebone and Vauxhall. Works: The Jovial Crew (1760), Pharnaces, (1765), The Theatrical Candidates (1775), and Flora, or Hob in the Well (1768); also glees, catches, violin sonatas, &c.
24BATESON, Thos. Mus. Bac. Famous madrigalist; b. abt. 1575; d. 1630. Orgt. Chester Cath. (1599-1611), then Dublin. Works: "First Set of Madrigals for 3, 4, 5, and 6 Voices," 1604; "Second Set of Madrigals. Apt for Viols and Voyces," 1618.
26BATHE, Wm. B. Ireland. 1564; d. 1614. Published a "Brief Introduction to the True Art of Musicke," 1584.
28BATISTE, Antoine Édouard. Paris, 1820-76. Prof. Paris Cons. Organist of St. Eustache. Composed much popular organ music. Edited "Solfèges du Conservatoire" (12 vols.).
30BATISTIN. (See Struck.)
32BATKA, Dr. Rd. B. Prague, 1868. Co-founder New MusicalReview, 1896. Works: Lives of Schumann and Bach, historical treatises, &c.
34Bâton. (F., Bâton de Mesure.) The conductor's stick.
35"The roll of paper or other material with which the conductor of an orchestra marks the time."—Hamilton.
36"The baton first came into general use in England in 1832-33; one of the earliest instances of its employment was by Spohr at the Philharmonic, 1820."—Grove.
37It was not used at Leipzig till 1835.
39BATTA, Alex. Renowned 'cellist; b. Maestricht, 1816; d. 1902. Pub. pieces and transcriptions for 'cello and pf.
41BATTA, Jos. 'Cellist and composer; b. Maestricht, 1824. Brother of Alex. 'Cellist Paris Opéra Comique from 1846. Works: symphonies, overtures, &c.
43BATTAILLE, Chas. A. Bass singer; b. Nantes, 1822; d. 1872. Sang Paris Opéra Comique, 1848-57. Pub. a "Singing Method."
45BATTANCHON, Félix. Eminent French 'cellist; 1814-1893. Invented the "Baryton," a small 'cello, 1846.
47Battante (F.). Beating.
49Battement (F.). An obsolete ornament in singing, somewhat like the modern tremolo or vibrato.
51BATTEN, Adrian. About 1585-1637. Vicar-Choral Westminster Abbey, 1614; St. Paul's, 1624; later organist of St. Paul's. Wrote services and anthems, some of which are given in "Boyce's Cathedral Music."
53BATTEN, Robt. (H. J. L. Wilson.) Baritone vocalist; b. Gloucester, 18—.
55Bat'tere, Il (I.). The down beat.
56Bat'tere il tem'po
57Bat'tere la mis'u'ra
58To beat time.
60Batterie (F.). (1) A roll on a side drum. (2) Striking the strings of a guitar instead of plucking them. (3) Broken chords. (4) The percussion instruments of an orchestra.
62Battery. An effect in harpsichord music.
64Written
65Played
67Battez à 2 temps (F.). Beat 2 in each bar.
68Battez à 4 temps. Beat four in each bar.
70Battimen'to (I.). Same as Battement (q.v.).
72BATTISHILL, Jonathan. London, 1738-1801. Chorister, St. Paul's; deputy organist Chapel Royal, under Boyce; conductor, Covent Garden; organist, several London churches. Wrote many popular anthems, glees, songs, &c., and some operatic music.
74BATTISTA, V. B. Naples, 1823; d. 1873. Wrote 13 operas, now forgotten.
76BATTISTINI, M. Italian baritone; b. 1857. Has sung in Buenos Ayres, Italy, Spain, London, Berlin, &c.
78Battito're di mu'sica (I.). Time-beater; conductor.
80BATTMANN, Jacques L. Organist. B. Alsace, 1818; d. Dijon, 1886. Works: masses, motets, a harmonium method, a pf. method, a work on plain-song, harmonium pieces, &c.
82BATTON, Désiré A. B. Paris, 1797; d. 1855. Pupil of Cherubini; won Grand Prix de Rome, 1816. Inspector of Branch Schools of the Cons., 1842. His operas—except La Marquise de Brinvilliers (with Auber and others, 1832)—had little success.
84Battre la Mesure (F.). To beat time.
86Battu'ta (I.). (1) A measure. (2) A beat. (See A battuta and Accent, p. 7.)
88Bau (G.). The structure of mus. insts., &c.
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