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A cyclopædic dictionary of music .., 1925
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1BARBI, Alice. B. Bologna, 1862. First appearance, 1882. Great interpreter of classics. Brahms wrote several songs for her. Married 1897, Baron Wolff Stomersen, a Russian.
3BARBIER, Frédéric E. B. Metz, 1829; d. Paris, 1889. Wrote over 30 operas, including Le Mariage de Columbine, 1889.
5BARBIER, Jules P. Dramatist. Paris, 1825-1901. Wrote, with Carré, several opera libretti, including Faust (Gounod), Roméo et Juliette (Gounod), Hamlet (A. Thomas), and Françoise de Rimini (A. Thomas).
7BARBIE'RI, Carlo E. di. B. Genoa, 1822; d. 1867. Conductor at various theatres; finally director, National Theatre, Pesth. Wrote the popular opera Perdita (Leipzig, 1865), and others; church music, songs, pf. pieces, &c.
9BARBIE'RI, Francisco A. Famous Spanish composer. B. Madrid, 1823; d. 1894. Wrote over 60 operettas, including Gloria y peluca, 1850, and Jugar con fuego; also orchestral works, motets, songs, &c.
11BARBIREAU (also spelt Barbarieu, Barberau, &c.). Celebrated 15th cent. contrapuntist, Antwerp. Wrote masses, kyries, &c.
13Bar'biton. An ancient Greek lyre.
15BARBOT, Joseph T. D. Operatic tenor singer; b. Tolouse, 1824; d. 1897. Pupil of Garcia. Sang for many years in Italy. Created the rôle of "Faust" (Gounod).
17Barcaro'la (I.). A boatman's song; an imitation of the Venetian gondoliers' songs.
18Barcarole (E. & G.). "These melodies possess a simple and artless beauty, equally delightful to the unpractised and to the most cultivated ear."—Hamilton.
19Barcarolle (F.). "These melodies possess a simple and artless beauty, equally delightful to the unpractised and to the most cultivated ear."—Hamilton.
21BARCROFTE, Thos. English composer. Organist of Ely Cathedral, 1579. Wrote anthems, &c.
23Bard. An ancient Celtic poet or singer. "A kind of men, very singular, and to this time much respected among the Gauls, which were at the same time prophets, poets, and musicians."—Rousseau (1768).
25Bar'de (G.). Bard, minstrel.
26Bar'dengesânge. Songs of the bards.
28BAR'DI, Giovanni. Count of Vernio. A Florentine nobleman, end of 16th century. The attempt to revive the ancient lyric Greek drama by the artists and musicians who assembled at his house led to the birth of modern opera, 1600. (See Peri.)
30Bardo'ne (I.). A baritone. A Bourdon (q.v.).
32Bare. Naked; unaccompanied.
33Bare Fifth. A 5th or 4th without other notes, producing a "bare" unsatisfactory effect.
34Bare Fourth. Producing a "bare" unsatisfactory effect.
36Ba'rem, Ba'ren (G.). A soft-toned organ stop with closed flue-pipes.
37Bä'renspfeife. A bourdon (org. stop).
39BAR'GE, Joh. H. W. Celebrated Hanoverian flute player; b. 1836. From 1867-95 1st flute Gewandhaus orchestra, Leipzig. Works: "Method" for flute; flute studies; arrangements for flute, &c.
41BAR'GHEER, Karl L. Violinist; pupil of Spohr, David, and Joachim. B. Bückeburg, 1833; d. 1902. Made several successful concert tours. Leader, Hamburg Philharmonic Society, 1876-89.
43BAR'GHEER, Adolph. Brother of K. 1840-1901. Spohr's last pupil. From 1866, leader and professor Basle Music School.
45BAR'GIEL, Woldemar. B. Berlin, 1828; d. 1897. Pupil of Moscheles and Gade. Director of a school of music, Amsterdam, 1865. Professor at the Royal Hochschule, Berlin, 1874.
47His works, which were highly esteemed, comprise 3 overtures, a symphony in C, 3 danses brillantes, Psalm 96 for double choir, an octet, chamber music, part-songs, and pf. pieces.
49Barginet (Berginet, Bargaret, Bergaret). A rustic or pastoral song or dance.
51Baribas'so. A deep bass voice. (Also used for a bass-baritone).
53BARING-GOULD, S. B. 1834. Rector of Lew Trenchard, Devon. Author of "Onward, Christian soldiers," &c. D. 1924.
55BARINI, Giorgio. B. Turin, 1864. Important Italian musical critic and writer. Tribuna and Nuova Antologia (Rome).
57Bariolage (F.). A medley.
58(1) "A cadenza, or series of cadenzas, whose appearance forms a design upon the music paper, 'a waistcoat pattern,' as it is called by performers."—Stainer and Barrett. (2) An ornamental series of notes for the violin, to be played by long sweeps of the bow without changing the position.
60Bariten'ore (I.). A second, or low, tenor.
62Bar'iton(e) Clarinet. A clarinet whose tone and compass are between those of the clarinet and bassoon.
64Bar'itone. (1) A brass instrument similar to the euphonium, but of narrower bore and lighter tone. (2) The baritone voice.
66Baritone Clef. The F clef on the 3rd line:
68Baritone Voice. (G., Bariton; F., Bariton; I., Barito'ne.) (See Barytone.)
70Barkaro'le (G.). A barcarole.
71Barkarola (R.). A barcarole.
73BARKER, Chas. Spackman. Organ builder; b. Bath, 1806; d. 1879.
74He invented the pneumatic lever, which, after being offered to several English builders, was adopted by Cavaillé-Col, Paris, 1837. He also invented an electric action.
76BARKER, George A. 1812-1876. Wrote several songs, including "The Irish Emigrant," and "The White Squall."
78BARLEY, Alf. Henry. Composer; b. London, 1872.
80BARLOW, Arthur. Baritone; b. Cheshire, 1868.
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