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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers and important works, 1880
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1Rimbault, Dr. Edward, a learned English writer about music, born at London June 13, 1816. Is author of many collections of music, a history of the organ, etc. D. 1876.
3Rinforzando (Ital. rēn-fōr-tsān'-dō). Strengthened, reinforced; a repeated reinforcement of tone or expression; indicating that several notes are to be played with energy and emphasis.
5Rineck, Christian Heinrich, a distinguished organist and composer for the organ, was born at Elgersburg in 1770, was a pupil of Kittel, a pupil of Bach's. In 1805 he became cantor Stadtorganist at Darmstadt, where he died in 1846.
7Ripieno (Ital. rē-pē-ā'-nō). The tutti, or full parts which fill up and augment the effect of the full chorus of voices and instruments. In a large orchestra all the violins, violas and basses, except the principals, are sometimes called Ripieni.
9Ritardando (Ital. rē-tār-dān'-dō). Retarding, delaying the time gradually.
11Ritenuto (Ital. rē-tē-noo'-tō). Detained, slower, kept back; the effect different from Ritardando, by being done at once, while the other is effected by degrees.
13Ritornell (Ital. rē-tōr-nāl'). The burden of a song; also, a short symphony or introduction to an air; and the symphony which follows an air. It is also applied to tutti parts, introductory to, and between, or after, the solo passages in a concerto.
15Ritter, A. G., organ virtuoso and royal music director, was born at Erfurt, Aug. 11, 1811. Was pupil of Ludwig Berger, A. W. Bach, etc., and in 1847 became organist at the cathedral in Magdeburg. Is the author of many fine works for organ, and an instruction book.
17Ritter, Theo, a pianist and composer, born about 1838 in Paris. He was a pupil of Liszt, and is a composer of merit. Was in this country in 1875, with Nillson.
19Ritter, Friedrich Louis, Mus. Doc., a learned musician and professor of music in Vassar College, was born at Strassburg in 1837, and came to New York about 1864.
21Ritter, Fanny Raymond, a brilliant mezzo soprano singer of German, Italian and English songs, and fine writer about music. Was born at Avon, England; resides at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Wife of preceding.
23Ritual, an order of rites, hence the written order of public religious service.
25Rive-King, M'me Julia, the distinguished piano-forte virtuoso and composer, was born at Cincinnati, O., in 1853. Early showed a talent for music, and played Thalberg's "Don Juan" fantasia in public at the age of eleven. Later she made some studies with Mills in New York, after which she went to Weimar, with Liszt. Returning to this country in 1875, she met everywhere the most distinguished success, and played highly important and artistic programmes in all parts of the country. She resides at present in New York, where she occupies a distinguished position.
27Riverso (Ital. rē-vār'-sō). Reverse motion, the subject backward, in double counterpoint.
29Rochlitz, Friedrich Johann, a writer about music, at Leipsic, born 1769, died 1842. Author of an elaborate collection of vocal music, etc.
31Rode, Pierre, a favorite violinist, born at Bordeaux, 1774. He lived chiefly in Paris, and was distinguished for the elegance and grace of his play. Died 1830.
33Roger, Gustave Hippolyte, 1815. A tenor singer of the Paris Opéra Comique, distinguished as well for his dramatic ability as for his singing. After he had passed his prime as an opera singer he became professor of singing in the Paris Conservatory. D. 1879.
35Rohr (Ger. rōr). Reed, pipe.
37Rohrsflöete (Ger. rōr'-flō'-tē). Reed-flute, a stopped diapason in an organ.
39Role (Fr. rōl). A part or character performed by an actor in a play or opera.
41Romance (Fr.) See Romanza.
43Romantic, strange, striking. See Part Sixth.
45Romanza (Ital. rō-mān'-tsā). Formerly the name given to the long lyric tales sung by the minstrels, now a term applied to an irregular though delicate and refined composition.
47Romberg, Andreas, Dr., 1767-1821. A distinguished violin virtuoso, and a talented and skilful composer, most of whose artistic life was spent in Hamburg. He wrote six symphonies, eight overtures and much chamber music. His best known work is his setting of Schiller's "Lay of the Bell."
49Romberg, Bernhard, 1767-1841. Cousin of Andreas, and associated with him in his concert tours for many years. He was a distinguished violoncello virtuoso, and a prolific composer for his instrument. He was also an accomplished musician, and was conductor four years in Berlin, and two years professor in the Paris Conservatory.
51Ronconi, Dominico (rōn-kō'-nē), 1772-1839. A renowned tenor singer with a wonderful voice, admirably trained. He was equally distinguished as a singing teacher. He taught in Milan, Venice and elsewhere in Italy, and also in Munich, Vienna and Paris, whither he was repeatedly called.
53Ronconi, Felice, George and Sebastian, sons of Dominico, and all excellent singers. George was the best of the three.
55Rondo, a round. See Chap. XIV.
57Rondino (Ital. rōn-dē'-nō), a little rondo.
59Rondoletto (Ital. rōn-dō-lāt'-tō). A short and easy rondo.
61Root of a Chord. The greatest common measure of the system of vibrations producing the chord. The root is the resultant-tone of the chord, and remains unaffected by changes of position in the parts, or by inversion. Dissonant chords have properly no roots.
63Rore, Cyprian de, 1516-1565. A very distinguished master, and one who contributed essentially to the development of music. He wrote many motettes and madrigals, in many of which he applied for the first time the results of his own experiments and those of his predecessors, Willaut and Zarlino, in chromatic tones and harmonies, thus increasing the means of musical expression.
65Rosellen, Henri, 1811. An extremely popular piano teacher, of Paris, and the composer of a great number of popular parlor pieces. He was a pupil of Henri Herz in piano playing, and of Fétis and Halévy in composition.
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