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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Lauterbach. Johann Christoph, one of the first of living violinists, was born July 24, 1832, at Culmbach, studied with De Beriot, and made many concert tours since 1853. Resides in Dresden.
3Lay, a tune or song.
5Le, or before a vowel L' (Fr. lü), the.
7Leader, the first or principal violin in an orchestra, the director of a choir.
9Leading Motive, the principal motive of a musical period or piece. A motive becomes principal by being repeated more times than any other in principal key of the piece. This term is also used to denote the leading motives, or "catch" motives of Wagner, and many later composers. These are striking motives, each of which is introduced in connection with some one principal character. See also Wagner in Chapter LI.
11Leading Note, the major seventh of any scale, so-called on account of its strong tendency towards the tonic.
13Lebhaft (Ger. lāb'-häft). Lively, vivacious, quick.
15Lebrun, Francesca, a celebrated operatic soprano, born 1756. Died 1791. Had a voice of great compass and purity. She also composed sonatas, etc.
17Le Carpentier, Adolphe Clair, a French piano composer and music teacher, born in 1809 at Paris. Died 1869.
19Le Clair, Jean Marie, a celebrated violinist and composer for his instrument, born at Lyons 1697. Died 1764. Two of his sonatas were edited by Ferd. David, and are highly esteemed.
21Lecocq, Charles, the popular composer of comic operas, operettas, etc., was born in Paris in 1832, entered the Conservatoire in 1849, and distinguished himself. His first successful opera was "Le Docteur Miracle," in 1857. Among his most popular pieces are "La Fille de M'me Angot," 1873, which ran for 500 nights consecutively. His works are distinguished for life, brio, and easy gayety.
23Lecon (Fr. lā-sōnh) lesson, an exercise.
25Le Couppey, Félicien, a French piano composer, born in Paris 1814, educated at the Conservatoire, and in 1843 appointed professor of harmony there, and teacher of piano in the ladies classes. Is the author of many elementary and instructive compositions.
27Lecureux, Théodore Marie, a French pianist, organist, and composer, was born at Brest 1829, educated in Paris, and in 1848 returned to Brest as organist and teacher of music. Is the author of many elegant and pleasing salon pieces.
29Ledger Lines (perhaps a corruption of leger) short lines added to the staff above or below to extend its compass.
31Leeds Musical Festival, was founded 1858. They are triennial 1874, 1877, 1880.
33Lefebure-Wely, Louis James (lē-fā'-br wā'-lē), a distinguished organ virtuoso and improvisatore, was born 1817 in Paris, became his father's assistant as organist at the early age of eight. At 15 was appointed his father's successor at St. Roch. Entered the Conservatoire in 1832. Was organist of the Madeline from 1847 to 1858, after which he went to St. Sulpice. Died 1869. Was a prolific composer of organ music, chamber music, symphonies, masses, a comic opera, etc.
35Legare (Ital. lē-gā'-rē). To slur, or bind.
37Legato (Ital. lē-gā'-tō). Slurred; connected. On the violin legato notes are performed with a single drawing of the bow. In singing, legato notes are delivered with one continuous tone. On the piano, legato requires every key to be held down until the next is struck. The legato is indicated by a curved line, drawn over or under the notes to be thus played.
39Legatissimo (Ital. lē-gā-tees'-sē-mō, superlative of the preceding). As legato as possible. one of two readings
40Legatissimo (Ital. lē-gā'-tees'-sē-mō, superlative of the preceding). As legato as possible. one of two readings
42Legende (Ger. lāg-ěn'-dě). A legend, or ballad. one of two readings
43Legende (Ger. lāg'-ěn'-dě). A legend, or ballad. one of two readings
45Leger (Fr. lā-zhā). Light, nimble.
47Legerement (Fr. lā-zhār-mānh). Lightly; nimbly; gaily.
49Leggierissimo (Ital. lēd-jēr'-ees'-sē-mō). Very lightly (superlative of Leggiero.)
51Leggiero (Ital. lēd-jē'-ā'-rō). Light, swift, delicate.
53Leggieramente (Ital. led-jē'-ēr-mān'-tē), Lightly, swiftly.
55Leidenschaft (Ger. līd'-ěn-shāft). Passion, feeling.
57Leidenschaftlich (Ger. līd'-ěn-shāft-līkh). Passionately.
59Leier (Ger. li'-ěr). A lyre, a hurdy-gurdy.
61Leise (Ger. li'-zē). Low, soft, gentle.
63Leiter (Ger. li'-tēr). Leader, also the scale.
65Leitmotive (Ger lit-mō-tēv). A leading motive.
67Lemmens, Nicolas Jacques (lēm'-mēn). A distinguished Netherland organist and composer for the organ, was born Jan. 23, 1823, at Zoerle-Parwys in Belgium. He studied the organ at the Conservatory in Brussels, and afterwards with Hesse at Breslau. In 1849 he became professor of the organ in the Conservatory in Brussels. L. has published many brilliant pieces for the organ in a school somewhat between the gravity of the German and the levity of the French; also an important organ school.
69Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdme., wife of the preceding, is a prominent English soprano, who was educated at Brussels.
71Lemoine, Jean Baptiste, was a French opera composer, born 1751. Died at Paris 1796.
73Lemoine, Gabriel L., son of the preceding, was a prolific composer of piano and chamber music. 1772-1815.
75Leno (Ital. lā'-nō). Weak, feeble, faint.
77Lent (Fr, lān). Slow.
79Lentamente (Ital. lēn-tā'-mān'-tē). Slowly.
81Lentando (Ital. lēn-tān'-dō). Going slowly. Synonymous with rallentando.
83Lento (Ital. lān'-tō). Slow. Frequently modified by other words, as lento assai, very lento; lento di molto, very much lento.
85Lenz, Wilhelm von, Russian councilor at St. Petersburg, and author of "Beethoven and His Three Styles" (2 vols., 1852), "Beethoven: An Art-Study" (6 vols., 1855-1860), and an interesting little book on Piano-forte Virtuosi. Lenz is an inaccurate but entertaining writer.
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