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A cyclopædic dictionary of music .., 1925
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1BESARD, Jean B. Lutenist; b. Besançon, abt. 1576.
2Wrote learned treatises on the lute, and published collections of lute music.
4BESCH, Otto. B. 1885. Critic and composer at Königsburg; biographer of Humperdinck.
6Beschleunigen (G.). Accelerate (the speed).
7Beschlüss' (G.). Conclusion; close.
9BESCHNITT', Joh. B. Silesia, 1825; d. 1880. Teacher, Catholic School, Stettin, 1848. Wrote easy choruses for men's voices.
11Beschreibung (G.). A description.
12Beschwingt' (G.). Hurried, hastened.
13Beseelt' (G.). Animated, spirited.
15BESEKIR'SKY, Vasilij V. Russian violinist; b. Moscow, 1836; d. 1917. Published much music for violin.
17Besing'en (G.). To sing; to praise in song.
19BES'LER, Samuel. 1574-1625. Rector of a Breslau Gymnasium. Many of his church compositions are extant.
21BES'LER, Simon. Cantor at Breslau, 1615-28. Wrote part-songs, &c.
23BESLY, Maurice. B. 1888, Yorkshire. Well-known conductor and composer.
24Works: orchestral: Mist in the Valley, Chelsea China Suite, Phedra for soprano and orchestra. Vocal: The Shepherds had an Angel for s. solo, chorus, and cor anglais. Numerous songs and partsongs.
26Besonders gebun'den (G.). Particularly legato.
28BESOZ'ZI, Louis D. B. Versailles, 1814; d. 1879. Won Grand Prix de Rome, Paris Cons., 1837. Composed pf. pieces, &c.
30Bespannen (G.). To string an inst.
31Bespon'nene Saï'ten (G.). Wire-covered strings.
33BES'SEMS, Antoine. Composer and violinist; pupil of Baillot. B. Antwerp, 1809; d. 1868. Conducted the "Société Royale d'Harmonie."
34Works: masses, motets, graduals, &c., violin concertos, fantasias, études, duos, &c., for violin, chamber music, &c.
36BESSON, G. A. Paris, 1820-1875. Noted for his improvements in the construction of brass instruments.
38BEST, William Thos. Distinguished organist; b. Carlisle, 1826; d. Liverpool, 1897. Held numerous organ appointments, including—Panopticon, London, 1852; Lincoln's Inn, 1854; St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1855-94; was also organist to the Philharmonic Society. Received a Civil List pension of £100 per annum, 1880. His fine playing made him in great request for public recitals, &c. Opened the Sydney Grand Organ, 1890. Played concertos at the Handel Festivals for many years.
39Works: church services, anthems, &c.; sonatas, preludes and fugues, fantasias, &c., for organ; "The Art of Organ Playing" and "Modern School for the Organ." Also many arrangements and transcriptions for organ.
41Bestimmt' (G.). With decision; distinctly.
42Bestimmt'heit. Precision, distinctness.
44BETHISY. French composer; published (1752) "An Explanation of the Theory and Practice of Music."
46BETJEMANN, Gilbert J. Violinist and conductor. B. London, 1840; d. 1896.
47Beto'nen (G.). To accent or emphasize.
48Betont' (G.). Accented, emphasized.
49Beto'nung (G.). Accent, stress, emphasis.
50Betrüb't (G.). Grieved, perturbed, sad.
52BETTINI. "Trebelli-Bettini." (See Trebelli)
53Bet'tlerleier (G.). "Beggars' Lyre." Hurdy-gurdy.
54Bet'tleroper (G.). Beggars' opera.
56BETZ, Franz. Dramatic baritone; b. Mayence, 1835. Especially eminent as a Wagnerian singer. Created the part of "Wotan," Bayreuth, 1876. D. 1900.
58BEVAN, Frederick Ch. B. London, 1856. Composer of popular songs, "The Flight of Ages," &c.
60BEVIGNA'NI, Cavaliere Enrico. Eminent conductor; b. Naples, 1841; d. 1903. Condr. at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1864-70, then at Covent Garden; alternating these with engagements at St. Petersburg, Moscow, and New York. Composed an opera, Caterina Bloom, Naples, 1863.
62BEVIN, Elway. Abt. 1565-1640. Pupil of Tallis. Org. Bristol Cathedral, 1589. Works: "A Briefe and Short Introduction to the Art of Musice," 1631; services and anthems (in Boyce's Cathedral Music, &c.).
64Bewegt' (G.). Moved, stirred, animated.
65Froh bewegt'. Gaily animated.
67Bewe'gter (G.). Quicker.
68Bewe'gter und in'mer mehr zu beschleu'nigen. Quicker and continually accelerando.
69Bewe'gter wer'dend. Becoming more animated.
71Bewe'gung (G.). Motion, emotion.
72In dersel'ben Bewe'gung. At the same speed (as before).
74BEXFIELD, Wm. R. B. Norwich, 1824; d. 1853. Mus.Doc. Cantab., 1849. Works: oratorio, Israel Restored; cantata, Hector's Death; anthems, songs, organ pieces, &c.
76BEY'ER, Ferdinand. B. Querfurt, 1805; d. 1863. Composed drawing-room pf. pieces.
78BEY'ER, Joh. S. B. Gotha, 1669; d. 1744. Cantor, Freiberg, 1697; director, 1728. Published collns. of chorals, concert arias, &c.
80BEY'ER, Rudolf. B. nr. Bautzen, 1828; d. 1853. Wrote songs, chamber music, &c.
82Bey'speil, or Bei'speil (G.). An example.
84(no line here) one of two readings
85Bezeich'neten (G.). Sharply detached; very staccato.
87Bezeich'nung (G.). Accentuation.
89Beziffert (G.). Figured (as a bass part).
90Der bezifferte Bass. The figured bass.
92B flat. 1. The flat of B. 2. The major key requiring 2 flats in the signature.
94B flat Minor. The relative minor of D♭ major.
96Bhat. A Hindoo bard.
98Bi (S.). B♭.
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