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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers and important works, 1880
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1Servais, Adrien François (sär-vā), 1807-1866. One of the greatest violoncellists of his time. He wrote much for his instrument, and was professor of the violoncello at the Conservatory of Brussels.
3Sextette, a composition for six voices or instruments.
5Seyfried, Ignaz Xaver, Ritter von (sī'-freed), 1776-1841. Pupil of Mozart and Albrechtsberger. For 30 years conductor at the "Theater an der Wien," Vienna. Prolific composer of operas and church music.
7Sforza (Ital. sfôr'-tsä). Forced, with vigor.
9Shake, a trill. See "Embellishments" in Appendix.
11Sharp, a character indicating elevation. See "Pitch Notation" in Appendix.
13Sherwood, William H., virtuoso pianist and composer, was born in Lyons, N. Y., 1854, the son of a music teacher. Studied the piano at an early age, and in 1871 went to Berlin, where he studied with Kullak, and afterwards with Liszt at Weimar. Since his return to America in 1875, Sherwood has appeared in all the leading cities with the greatest success in important and highly artistic programmes. Resides in Boston. Is one of the first pianists of our time.
15Shield, William, 1754-1829. English composer of over 50 operas for Covent Garden Theatre.
17Shift, position of the hand on the finger-board of the violin.
19Si bemol (Fr. sē bē-môl'). B flat.
21Siciliano (Ital. sē-tshē-li'-ä-nō). A dance of the Sicilian peasantry, in soft, slow movement, in 6-8 time. one of two readings
22Siciliano (Ital. sē-tshē-lī'-ä-nō). A dance of the Sicilian peasantry, in soft, slow movement, in 6-8 time. one of two readings
24Signature, sharps or flats placed at the beginning of a staff or movement to indicate the key. See "Chromatic Signs" in "Synoptical Chart of Musical Notation." Appendix.
26Silbermann, Gottfried. Born 1683. One of the best organ builders of his time, and one of the original inventors of the piano-forte, substituting hammers for the quills of the old harpsichord.
28Silvani, Giuseppo Antonio, first half of the 18th century organist in Bologna, and composer of much church music.
30Simile (Ital. sē-mē-lē). Similarly, in like manner. Written after finger markings, indicates that the fingering is to be continued in the same manner. After ped means that the pedal is to be used in the same way thereafter.
32Singer, Edmund. Born 1831 in Hungary. One of the greatest violin virtuosi of his time. Now professor in Stuttgart.
34Singer, Otto. Born in 1833. Excellent pianist, composer and teacher. Now of the College of Music in Cincinnati.
36Sin'al fine (Ital. sēn āl fēn'-ě). To the end, or to the word fine.
38Singspiel (Ger. sîng-spēl). A song-play, a play interspersed with songs, an opera.
40Sinistra (Ital. sīn'-īs-trā). The left hand.
42Siren, an instrument for measuring the rapidity of vibrations producing given pitches. See Tyndal on sound.
44Sivori, Ernst Camille. Born 1817. The greatest living Italian violin virtuoso. Also a thorough musician, and a composer for his instrument.
46Skraup, Fr. 1801-1862. Bohemian opera composer. Also an excellent conductor and a composer of masses and of chamber music.
48Slargando (Ital. Slăr-găn'-dō). Extending, widening, making the time gradually slower. one of two readings
49Slargando (Ital. Slär-gän'-dō). Extending, widening, making the time gradually slower. one of two readings
51Slentando (Ital. slēn-tăn'-dō). Becoming gradually slower. one of two readings
52Slentando (Ital. slēn-tän'-dō). Becoming gradually slower. one of two readings
54Sloper, Lindsay. Born 1826. Pupil of Moscheles in piano playing. Studied also in Germany, became an excellent pianist, and is now a piano teacher in London. Has also composed piano-forte music and songs.
56Slur, a curved line over two or more notes to show that they represent legato tones.
58Smart, George. 1778-1867. Excellent conductor, and did much to promote the study of classical music in England. Founded the Philharmonic Society. Was a friend of Weber. Was also a good composer.
60Smith, John Christopher, 1712-1795. Born in Germany, but lived in England in Handel's time. Was a pupil of Handel in composition. Wrote many operas. Was a good organist and a talented and accomplished musician.
62Smith, Sydney, an English pianist and arranger of popular pieces. Born about 1840, and educated at Leipsic.
64Smorzando (Ital. smôr-tsän'-dō). Extinguished, put out, gradually dying away.
66Snare Drum, a small side-drum used in military music, deriving its name from two cords of gut stretched across one of the heads. These give it a hard metallic tone.
68Soave (Ital. sō-ä'-vē). Softly, sweetly.
70Soedermann, Aug. Johann, 1832-1876. Swedish composer of marked originality. Pupil of Richter and Hauptmann. Also an excellent conductor.
72Sol (Ital. sōl). The fifth of the scale, the tone G in French.
74Solfa. See Tonic Sol-Fa.
76Solo, a piece for a single singer or player.
78Somma (Ital. sōm-mä). Extreme, great. Somma espressione, very great expression.
80Sonata (Ital. sō-nä'-tā). An important form in instrumental music. See Chapter V.
82Song, a short poem for singing. A short piece of music in lyric style.
84Sonore (Ital. sō-nō'-rā). Sonorous, harmonious.
86Sontag, Henrietta, 1805-1852. A renowned opera singer, distinguished for the beauty of her voice, the perfection of her method, and the astonishing facility of her execution. She commanded enormous prices. She married Count Rossi, of the Italian diplomatic service, and lived most happily with him until her death by cholera in Mexico.
88Sopra (Ital. sō'-prā). Above.
90Soprano (Ital. sō'-prā'-nō). The highest female voice. The music for soprano voice.
92Sordino (Ital. sōr-dē'-nō). A mute. A small instrument for obstructing vibration. In the trumpet it is a plug nearly closing the bell. On the violin, a small instrument for pinching the bridge.
94Sospirevole (Ital. sōs-pē-rā'-vō-lē). Sighing, very subdued.
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