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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Dame Blanche, La (däm blänsh), The White Lady. Opera comique in 3 acts by Boieldieu, the libretto by Scribe, founded on Scott's "Monastery." 1825. Played the 1000th time Dec. 16, 1862.
3Damp, to extinguish a vibration by pressing upon the string.
5Dampers, cushions of felt resting on the strings of the piano-forte in order to prevent vibration. When a key is pressed the corresponding damper rises; when the key returns to its place the damper falls on the string and extinguishes the tone.
7Damper Pedal, or simply Pedal or Ped., a mechanism in the piano-forte, commonly but improperly known as "loud pedal," which raises all the dampers at once, thus allowing the vibrations of the strings to continue until gradually extinguished by the resistance of the particles.
9Dance Music, music to dance by, or to suggest dancing. All musical forms, except recitative, had their origin in dances or songs.
11Dannreuther, Edward (dän-roit'-er), born at Strassbourg Nov. 4, 1844. When 5 years old moved to Cincinnati, O. Began his studies under Dr. F. L. Ritter, and continued them brilliantly at Leipsic, where he held all the scholarships. Settled in London in '64, where he "holds a high position as piano-forte player, teacher, litterateur, lecturer, and a strong supporter of progress in music." D. translated Wagner's "Music of the Future."
13David, Felicien (dä'-veed), one of the most prominent French composers. Born at Cadenet in 1810. Died Aug. 29, 1876. David was laborious rather than gifted. His most successful work was his "Desert" 1844, an "ode-symphony," a descriptive piece in three parts, partly vocal and partly instrumental. His other greatest works are "Lalla Rookh" and a popular comic opera, "La Perle du Brasil" 1851.
15David, Ferdinand, the celebrated violin teacher at Leipsic. Was born Jan. 19, 1810, and died 1873. D. was a great friend of Mendelssohn, and was by him appointed concertmeister of the Gewandhaus orchestra in 1836, a position he held until his death. As a teacher David was strict but inspiring. Among his pupils are nearly all the prominent violinists of the present day, foremost of them, of course, being Joachim and Wilhelmj. As a virtuoso he was one of the most solid, and as a leader he had the rare quality of holding together and animating the orchestra. D. edited with additional marks of expression and traditional nuances almost the entire classical repertory for the violin (Edition Peters). "He was particularly fond of intellectual pursuits, was eminently well-read, full of manifold knowledge and experience."
17Davidde Penitente, Il, a cantata for three solo voices, chorus and orchestra, by Mozart, 1785.
19Davidsbuendler (dä'-vĭds bĭnd'-ler). An imaginary association of Schumann and his friends, banded together against pedantry, "old-fogyism" and stupidity in music.
21Day, Alfred, M. D., author of an important theory of Harmony, proposing considerable changes in its terminology, some of which have since been accepted. London. 1810-1849.
23De (Fr. dū), or d', of.
25Deborah, an oratorio of Handel's. 1733. No less than 14 of its airs and choruses are transferred from other works of Handel.
27Debutant (Fr. dā'-bū-tāhn). One who makes a first appearance.
29Debut (Fr. dā'-bū). A first appearance.
31Decani (Lat. dā-kā'-ne-e). Used in antiphons to designate the singers on the Dean's side of the choir, which in a cathedral is the south side.
33Deciso or Decisamente (Ital. dē-see'-sō or dē-see -sa-men'-te). Determined; decided.
35Declamando (Ital. dēk -lā -man'-dō). In declamatory style.
37Declamation, the delivery of text with suitable emphasis and intelligence.
39Decrescendo (Ital. dā-krē-shān'-dō). Decreasing; with gradually diminishing force.
41Degrees, of the Staff. eleven in number, viz.: the five lines and six app:rtaining spaces.
43Degrees in Music, are two, Bachelor and Doctor. The former is conferred only on examination and proof of fitness. (See Bachelor.) Doctor is also conferred on examination at Oxford and Cambridge, but in this country as an honorary distinction.
45Dehn, Siegfried Wilhelm (dān), a teacher of harmony, musical writer, and editor of many of Bach's works. Born at Altona 1796. Died at Berlin 1858.
47Deliberato (dā-lee'-bā-rā'-tō). Deliberately.
49Delioux, Charles (dēl'-lō). A French pianist and composer.
51Delicato or Con delicatezza (dēl'-lā'-kā'-tō or dēl'-lā'-kā'-tē'-zā): Delicately, or with delicacy.
53Demi-semi-quaver, a thirty-second note.
55Deppe, Ludwig (lood'-vĭg dēp'-pē), a distinguished conductor and teacher of music, and especially of the piano-forte, concerning which he holds many new theories, or, as his enemies think them, "hobbies." Born Nov. 7, 1828.
57Des (Ger.) D flat.
59Destra (Ital.), right. Mano destra, the right hand.
61Dettingen Te Deum (det'-Yn-gen), written by Handel to celebrate the victory at Dettingen, 1743.
63Deus Misereatur, "God be merciful unto us," Psalm lxvii.
65Deux Journees, Les, comedy lyric in 3 acts. Music by Cherubini. 1800. Known in Germany as "Der Wasserträger," and in English "The Water-Carrier." Beethoven thought the book of this opera the best in existence.
67Devrient, Eduard Phillip, a distinguished baritone-singer and musician; and a particular friend of Mendelssohn. Born at Berlin 1801.
69Devil's Opera, in two acts. Music by G. A. Macfarren. 1838.
71Diabelli, Anton (dee'-ă-bĕl'-lĭ), head of the firm Diabelli & Co., music publishers in Vienna, and composer of piano-forte and church music. Born at Salzburg Sep. 6, 1781. Died 1858.
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