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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Egghard, Julius, pseudonym of Count Julius von Hordegan, a talented virtuoso pianist and composer of parlor pieces for the piano. B. 1834 at Vienna. Pupil of Czerny. Died 1867.
3Eguale (Ital. ā-gwā'-lē). Equal; even; alike.
5Egualment (Ital. ā-gwāl-mān'-tē). Equally, evenly.
7Ehlert, Louis (ā'-lert), pianist and composer, but chiefly known as a cultivated critic and writer upon music. His "Letters upon Music" (1859, translated by F. R. Ritter, and re-printed by Ditson, 1870) contain notices of the chief musicians and their works, and picturesque observations upon them. Also composer of symphonies, etc. B. 1825.
9Ehrlich, Heinrich (hīn'-rīk ār'-īk), a distinguished pianist, teacher and writer, born 1824. Since about 1858 he was the first teacher of piano in Stern's Conservatory in Berlin. As a player, is distinguished for his Beethoven interpretations. Is also the author of several successful novels of a semi-musical character.
11Eichberg, Julius (īkh'-bārg), a distinguished violin virtuoso and teacher, head of the Boston Musical Conservatory (1867), and for many years principal of musical instruction in the Boston public schools. E. is author of two operas, "The Doctor of Alcantara" and "Rose of Tyrol," both of which are often given; but is most celebrated for his success as a teacher of the violin, in which he is one of the greatest. Born 1828 in Düsseldorf.
13Eisenhofer, Franz X. (īs'-sēn-hō'-fēr), a German song-writer, 1783-1855. Is most distinguished for his songs for male voices and cantatas for the same, of which he generally wrote the words himself.
15Eine Feste Burge (īne fēs'-tē būrg). "A sure defense," Luther's version of Ps. xlvi. Hymn written 1530. Tune probably 1538. The form now in use is that given by Bach in several cantatas. one of two readings
16Eine Feste Burge (īnē fēs'-tē būrg). "A sure defense," Luther's version of Ps. xlvi. Hymn written 1530. Tune probably 1538. The form now in use is that given by Bach in several cantatas. one of two readings
18Eisfeld, Theodore, for many years one of the leading musicians in New York. Born 1816 in Wolfenbüttel. Came to New York in 1848.
20Eisteddfod (Welsh, ēs-tēt'-ē-vōd). "Sitting of learned men." Musical and literary festivals held by the Welsh in all parts of the world; originated in the triennial festivals of the Welsh bards in 1078.
22Elegante (Fr. ĕl-ā-gān'-tē). Elegantly, tastefully.
24Elegy (Ital. elegia, Fr. élégie). A poem of sad and touching character, generally commemorative of some lamented decease. A piece of music in similar vein.
26Elevation, a voluntary suitable for use at the elevation of the Host.
28Elevatezza (Ital. ĕl-ē-vā-tād'-zā). Elevation, sublimity.
30Elijah, an oratorio by Mendelssohn, first produced at the Birmingham Festival, Aug. 26, 1846.
32Elisa, ou le Voyage au Mont Bernard, opera in 2 acts. Music by Cherubini. 1794.
34Elisir d' Amore (ā-lee'-sēr dām-ōr'-ē). "The Elixir of Love," opera in 2 acts by Donizetti. 1829.
36Ella, John, an English violinist, founder of the "Musical Winter Evenings," and originator of "analytical programmes." Author of a memoir of Meyerbeer, and "Musical Sketches." B. 1802.
38Elson, Louis C., born at Boston, Mass., 1848, of German parents. Studied with Karl Glogner, Castelli, Kreissmann, and others. Is a successful teacher of piano and singing at Boston, a musical critic, poet and litterateur.
40Elvey, Sir George J., Mus. Doc., born 1816. A composer of church music in England.
42Embouchure (Fr. ĕm'-boo-shur). The part of a musical instrument applied to the mouth. Hence used to denote the disposition of the lips, tongue, etc., in producing a tone.
44Emerson, L. O., a well known teacher of music, conductor of conventions, and author of 35 successful books of psalmody, chorus collections, anthem books, a method for voice, for organ, etc. Born at Parsonsfield, Me., Aug. 3, 1820.
46E Moll (Ger.) The key of E minor.
48Emperor Concerto, a title gratuitously bestowed on Beethoven's concerto in E flat, op. 73. 1809.
50Emperor's Hymn, music by Haydn, also used as theme for variations in his quartette, op. 76, No. 3.
52Empfindung (Ger. ĕmp-fīn'-doong). Sensation.
54Encke, Heinrich (ěnk'-ē). A talented pianist, arranger and composer, pupil of Hummel. B. 1811. Died at Leipsic, 1859.
56Encore (Fr. ong-kōr). Again; used for demanding repetitions in concerts.
58Engedi (ěn-gā'-dee). See "Mount of Olives."
60Energia (Ital. ĕn-er-d-jee-ā) Energy.
62Energico (Ital. en-ār'-jee-kō). With energy.
64Engel, David H. (ěng-gōl), organ virtuoso and composer in Germany. B. 1816.
66Engel, Gustav, a distinguished teacher of singing in Berlin. B. 1823. E. is also a writer of musical works and on philosophical subjects.
68Engel, J. Karl, musical conductor and composer in Berlin, and composer of dances, marches, etc. B. 1821.
70English Opera. Opera by English composers. Or, (2) opera in English.
72English Horn, the tenor oboe in F.
74English Dances, contredances, ballads, hornpipes, etc.
76English Horn, a species of oboe a fourth or fifth lower than the common oboe. See Cor Anglais.
78English Fingerling, called also American fingering, see Fingerling.
80Enharmonic (ěn'-har-mōn'-ic). The relation of pitch between tones having different names but sounding alike on tempered instruments; C sharp and D flat, F flat and E, etc.
82Enharmonic Organ (or "perfectly tuned"). An organ invented by Messrs. Alley & Poole, of Newburyport, Mass., about 1848, so constructed as to play in perfect tune in all keys. It contained 48 tones to the octave. Is described in Silliman's American Journal about 1850. Was practicable in plain music.
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