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A cyclopædic dictionary of music .., 1925
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1Ge'gen (G.). Against; same as Contra (q.v.).
2Ge'genbewegung. Contrary motion.
3Ge'gentuge. A fugue by inversion. (See Fugue.)
4Ge'gensang. Antiphonal singing.
5Ge'genharmonie. A counter-subject; a contrasted part; a contrapuntal accompanying melody.
6Ge'gensatz. Counterpoint.
7Ge'genstimme. Counterpoint.
8Gehal'ten (G.). Sustained, held; steady.
9Gehaucht' (G.). Very soft and light; whispered.
10Wie gehaucht'. Like a whisper.
11Geheim'nisvoll (G.). Mysterious.
12Geh'end (G.). Andante; Lit. "going."
13Et'was geh'end. "Somewhat going," andantino.
14Gehör'ig (G.). Suitable, convenient.
15GEH'RING, Franz. 1838-84. Mathematical lecturer Vienna Univ.
16Wrote a Biog. of Mozart ("Great Musicians" Series), and articles for Grove's Dictionary.
17GEIBEL, Adam. Composer; b. Neuenheim, 1855. Songs, operettas, cantatas, &c. Head of the Geibel Music Publishing Company, Philadelphia.
18Geig'e (G.). A violin.
19Gei'genblatt. Fingerboard.
20Gei'genbogen. Bow.
21Gei'genharz. Resin (Rosin).
22Gei'gensaite. Violin string.
23Gei'gen principal. Violin diapason (org. stop); 8-ft. pitch on German organs.
24Gei'genprinzipal'. Violin bridge.
25Gei'genschule. A vn. method.
26Gei'genspieler. Violinist.
27Gei'genstück. A composition for vn.
28Gei'genwirbel. The vn. peg.
29Gei'genzettel. The "label" or "inscription."
30Gei'gen Diapason, Geigen Principal, &c., on English organs are slightly "stringy" in tone.
31Gei'gen König (G.). (F., Roi des Violons.) "King of the Fiddlers," dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.
32GEI'JER, E. G. 1783-1847. Prof. of History Upsala Univ.
33Published and edited important collections of Swedish folk-songs.
34GEIS'LER, Paul. B. Pomerania, 1856; d. 1919.
35Works: operas (Die Ritter von Marienburg, &c.); several symphonic poems, "cycles" for voices and orch., songs, &c.
36Geist (G.). Soul, spirit; genius, intellect.
37Geis'terharfe. Eolian harp.
38Geist'lich. Sacred, spiritual, religious.
39Geist'gesänge. Psalms, hymns.
40GEIS'TINGER, Marie C. C. B. Graz, Styria, 1836; d. 1903. Brilliant soprano singer. Sang in New York, 1897.
41Gekling'el (G.). Tinkling.
42Gekneipt' (G.). Pizzicato (q.v.).
43Gelas'sen (G.). Calm, tranquil.
44Gelas'senheit. Tranquillity; deliberateness.
45Geläuf'ig (G.). Fluent; easy, rapid. one of two readings
46Geläu'fig (G.). Fluent; easy, rapid. one of two readings
47Geläuf'igkeit. Fluency, velocity. one of two readings
48Geläu'figkeit. Fluency, velocity. one of two readings
49Geläut'(e) (G.). A peal of bells.
50Gelin'de (G.). Soft, gentle, tender.
51Gelin'digkeit. Sweetness, gentleness.
52GE'LINEK, Hermann A. Bohemian priest; 1709-79. Tired of monastic life, he fled to Naples; became noted as a violinist under the assumed name of Cervetti.
53GE'LINEK, Abbé Joseph. B. Bohemia, 1758; d. 1825. "Claviermeister," on Mozart's recommendation, to Count Kinsky.
54Wrote much showy music "of slight artistic value."
55Gel'len (G.). To sound loudly, to yell.
56Gel'lenflöte. A clarinet.
57GELLERT, Christian F. 1715-69. Prof. Leipzig Univ.
58Wrote the hymn "Jesus lives."
59GEL'LER-WOL'TER, Luise. Contralto; b. Cassel, 1863.
60Gel'tung (G.). (Time) value of a note or rest.
61Gemäch'lich (G.). (1) Gentle, convenient, easy; slow. (2) Gradually, by degrees.
62Gemäh'lig (G.). Gradually.
63Gemäs'sigt (G.). Moderato (q.v.).
64Gemebon'do (I.) Moaning; plaintive, doleful.
65Gemen'do (I.) Moaning; plaintive, doleful.
66Gemein'de (G.). All; the congregation. (The congregational part in Divine Service.)
67Gemein'de wie'derholt (G.). All repeat. (The congregation repeats the melody.)
68Gem. W. O. (G.). Abbn. for Gemein de wie o'ben, "The congregation as above."
69Gemes'sen (G.). Measured; moderato.
70GEMINIA'NI, Francesco. B. Lucca, 1676; d. Dublin, 1762. Violinist; pupil of Scarlatti and Corélli. Settled in London, 1714.
71Pub. 18 concertos, 24 solos, and 12 sonatas for vn.; 6 solos for 'cello; 12 trios for 2 vns. and 'cello; the earliest known Vn. Method, 1740; and several other theoretical works.
72Gemisch'te Stim'men (G.). (1) Mixed voices. (2) Organ mixture stops.
73Gems'horn (G.). (1) A chamois horn. (2) An org. stop with tapering metal pipes, and light clear tone quality (generally of 8-ft. pitch).
74GEMÜN'DER, August. Renowned violin maker; b. Württemberg, 1814; d. New York, 1895.
75Gemüt'(h) (G.). Heart, soul, mind, temperament; feeling.
76Mit Gemüth With feeling; expressive(ly).
77Gemüt'(h)lich With feeling; expressive(ly).
78GENAST', Eduard F. Operatic baritone; B. Weimar, 1797; d. 1866. Sang from 1829 at the Weimar Court Theatre. Finest rôle, Don Giovanni.
79Wrote 2 operas and some songs.
80Genau' in Takt (G.). Strictly in time.
81GENÉE, Franz F. R. B. Danzig, 1823; d. 1895. Capellmeister successively at several theatres.
82Wrote some 15 operettas (Der Geiger aus Tirol, Der Seedakett, Die Dreizehn, &c.).
83Ge'nera. Plural of Genus (q.v.).
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