Scan 43
New and complete dictionary of musical terms, 1873
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1curve, placed over a note or rest to indicate that the tone or silence is to be prolonged beyond its natural length to an extent at the pleasure of the performer; a hold.
3Per. (Ita.) For; by; through; in.
5Perdendo. (Ita.) A gradual diminution; both in the quantity of tone, and speed of movement.
7Perdendosi. (Ita.) A term signifying that the passage over which it is written is to be performed in a time gradually decreasing to the last note, and with a tone insensibly sinking on the ear till entirely lost.
9Period. A complete musical sentence containing several members; a satisfactory and agreeable close.
11Periode. (Ita. and Fre.) A period.
13Pesante. (Ita.) In an impressive manner; with importance and weight; with a heavy touch (in piano-music).
15Peu. (Fre.) A little.
17Philharmonic. (Grk.) Loving harmony or music.
19Piacevole. (Ita.) In a delicate and pleasing manner.
21Piacevolmente. (Ita.) Gayly and gracefully; delicately.
23Piacevolezza. (Ita.) Liveliness.
25Piangendo. (Ita.) Plaintively.
27Piangevole. (Ita.) Despondent; sorrowful; sad.
29Pianissimo. (Ita.) Extremely soft.
31Piano Score. A score in which the orchestral accompaniments are compressed into a pianoforte part.
33Piatti. (Ita.) Cymbals.
35Piccolo. (Ita.) Small.
37Piccolo Flute. A small flute which is an octave higher than that of the ordinary flute; an octave flute.
39Pieno. (Ita.) Full.
41Pieno Organo. (Ita.) With the full organ.
43Pietosamente. (Ita.) Pitifully; compassionately.
45Pietoso. (Ita.) With pity; compassionately; a connected, very slow, and carefully-accented delivery,—usually applied to church music.
47Piu. (Ita.) More.
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