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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Grisi, Giulia (jīōol-Yā gree'-zee), one of the most celebrated operatic singers (soprano). Born at Milan, 1810, made a brilliant debut in 1829, and Bellini wrote his Adalgisa in "Norma" for her. From 1834 until 1861 she sang in London and throughout Europe. Was married to Signor Mario, the great tenor, by whom she had three daughters. Died 1869.
3Grossvatertanz, "Grandfather's Dance," a curious old German dance, the conventional signal of the end of dancing in German balls.
5Group, several short notes connected by their stems. A figure of tones, a motive.
7Ground Bass, a set bass, on the repetitions of which, by means of variations, etc., an entire composition is built up. An old device.
9Grutzmacher, F. W. L. (grutz'-makh-er), a distinguished German 'cellist, and composer for his instrument. Born at Dresden 1832. Lives at Dresden.
11Guarnieri, or Guarnierius (gwā-nā'-rl-ū), a family of celebrated violin-makers, living in Cremona. They were: Andreas, whose best work was made between 1662 and 1680; Peter, 1670-1717; Antonio, best work 1725-1745; Joseph del Gesu (so called from the letters I. H. S. on his tickets).
13Guglielmi, Pietro, a favorite Italian composer, 1727-1804. His son Pietro was also a popular composer of operas, etc. 1763-1817.
15Guillaume Tell (gwel'-yōm tēl), "William Tell." Opera in 4 acts. Rossini's 34th and last. 1829.
17Guilmant, Alexander (geel-män), a distinguished French organ virtuoso and composer, son of an organist, born at Boulogne, March 12, 1837. Organist of the church of the Trinity at Paris.
19Guitar, a well known stringed instrument of very limited musical resources, but vastly romantic associations. Strung with six strings, tuned E A D G B G. Practical only for vocal accompaniment, and in very limited range of harmony.
21Gung'l, Joseph, a favorite dance composer of the present time, born 1810 in Hungary. He has a celebrated orchestra in Berlin. Visited America in 1848.
23Gruppetto (Ital. groo-pět'-tō). Literally "a little group," i.e., a turn.
25Guida (Ital. gwēe'-dā). A guide or direct, an obsolete mark.
27H (hā), the German name for B natural. Their B is our B flat. The key having five sharps.
29Habeneek, Francoise Antoine, a French violinist, conductor, and professor of the violin at the Conservatoire, etc. H. was the first to introduce Beethoven's symphonies in France. B. 1781. Died 1849.
31Haberbier, Ernst (hāb'-ěr-beer), a distinguished German virtuoso pianist, was born at Königsberg, Oct. 5, 1813, the son of an organist. Made concert tours in Europe in 1850-'52, and in 1866 was living as director of music at Bergen in Norway. Died March, 1869. H. was remarkable for his brilliant "interlocking" passages.
33Halevy, Jacques F. F. E. (jāk hāl-ěv-ā), a Jew, whose real name was Levi. Born in Paris, 1799. Studied with distinction at the Conservatoire, and by 1828 became a prominent composer of operas in Paris. His greatest was "La Juive" (1835). Died 1862.
35Half Beat, a name applied to the second half of a time-pulse.
37Half Note, an open note with stem, formerly called minim.
39Half Step, the interval produced by two successive keys on the piano-forte. This term is indefinite, and stands for any kind of a semitone, whether diatonic or chromatic. Varies from 24 . 25 to 16 : 15.
41Half Shift, a position of the hand in violin playing between open and first shift.
43Halle, Chas. (hāl-ā'), the celebrated classical pianist, born April 11, 1819, at Hagen. Studied with Rink at Darmstadt, and later with Cherubini, Chopin, Liszt, etc., at Paris. Settled in London in 1849, since which he has played in public every season, and is a leading teacher of piano. Halle has played in public the entire 33 sonatas of Beethoven, twice in two successive seasons. one of two readings
44Halle, Chas. (hāl-ā'), the celebrated classical pianist, born April 11, 1819, at Hagen. Studied with Rink at Darmstadt, and later with Cherubini, Chopin, Liszt, etc., at Paris. Settled in London in 1849, since which he has played in public every season, and is a leading teacher of piano. Hallé has played in public the entire 33 sonatas of Beethoven, twice in two successive seasons. one of two readings
46Haendel, Geo. Friedrich (hěn'-děl). See Historical Sketches. Born 1685. Died 1759.
48Hand Guide, a mechanical contrivance affixed to the piano-forte, designed to facilitate the acquisition of correct position and movements of the hand and wrist. The least objectionable is Böhrer's.
50Handel and Haydn Society, a celebrated vocal society of mixed voices, at Boston, which has been one of the most important influences in the elevation of American musical taste. Founded 1815. Still active.
52Hamlet, Grand opera in 5 acts. By Ambroise Thomas. 1868.
54Hammer, that part of the piano action which strikes the strings for the purpose of producing vibrations. Hammers are now made of light wood, covered with felt made from the finest wool. The felt is put on by hydraulic pressure.
56Hammer Clavier, the piano-forte.
58Hanover Square Rooms, a celebrated concert hall in London, opened in 1775, variously remodelled, and finally sold for a club house 1875.
60Hamerik, Asger (ās-ger hām'-ěr-ēek), a distinguished Danish composer, born April 8, 1843, at Copenhagen. Was educated in Germany and England, and composed operas, of which he wrote both words and music himself. In 1872 he became Musical Director of the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, Md. Several of H.'s. compositions for orchestra have been played with great favor by Theo. Thomas.
62Hanslick, Eduard, a prominent pianist, and a discriminating and celebrated critic and writer on music in the Vienna "Freie Presse" Born Sept. 11, 1825, at Prague, was a pupil of Tomaschek, and educated in law at the University of Vienna. Attracted attention as a critic as early as 1848. In 1859 and after, he has given several courses of lectures on the History of Music.
64Harmonica, a musical instrument the tones of which are produced by vibrations of circular glass plates strung on a horizontal spindle, revolved by means of a treadle. The lower edges of the plates dip in a trough of water. The tones were obtained by rubbing the plates with the tips of the fingers. The tone was delicate and pleasant, but had little artistic value.
662. This name is now given to a set of glass rods or bars strung on tapes and struck by hammers.
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