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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers, and important works, 1895
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1Pasdeloup, Jules (jool pā-dē-loo), the founder of popular classical concerts in France, was born in Paris in 1819. Educated at the Conservatory, where in 1833 he took the first prize for piano-playing. Appeared in 1851 as director of the Society of Young Artists, whose mission it was to introduce classical music, in which he has been very successful, and has gained the approval and favor of the public.
3Pas Seul (Fr. pā-sūl). A dance by one performer.
5Passacaglio (Ital. pās-sā-kāl'-yē-ō). A species of chacon, a slow dance in 3-4 time, the music consisting of divisions or variations on a ground bass, and always in a minor key.
7Passacaille (Fr. pās-sā-kāl). A passacaglio.
9Passage, any phrase or short portion of an air, or other composition. Also used for bravura passages, those parts of a piece which produce an effect, but do not belong to the melody of the piece.
11Passagio (Ital. pās-sād-jē-ō), a passage.
13Passamezzo (Ital. pās-sā-māt'-sō), an old, slow dance, little differing from the action of walking.
15Passepied (Fr. pāss-pē-ā'). A sort of jig, a lively old French dance in 3-4, 3-8, or 6-8 time; a kind of minuet.
17Passing Notes, notes which do not belong to the harmony, but serve to connect those that are essential.
19Passion Music, music composed for holy week.
21Passions Musik, Bach wrote four passion oratorios, the best known of which is that according to St. Matthew, in 1729.
23Passionato (Ital. pās-sō-nā'-tō). Passionate, impassioned, with fervor.
25Pasta, Guidetta (gwē-dēt'-tā pās'-tā), a famous dramatic singer. Born at Como, 1798, made her debut at Verona in 1822, and sang with the greatest success throughout Europe. Her voice was of large compass, and very beautiful. Died 1865.
27Pasticio (Ital. pās-tēt'-tshe-ō), a medley, an opera made up out of songs, etc., by various composers.
29Pastoral, a musical drama on a rural subject. Also an instrumental composition in pastoral style.
31Pastorale (Ital. pās-tō-rā'-lē). Pastoral.
33Pastorelle (Fr. pās-tō-rēl'). A pastoral.
35Patetico (Ital. pā-tā'-tē-ko). Pathetic.
37Patimento (Ital. pā-tē-mān'-to). Affliction grief, suffering.
39Patti, Adelina, and Carlotta, sisters, distinguished singers. Carlotta was born at Florence, 1840, and is noted for her delicate and brilliant execution. Adelina, born at Madrid, 1843, sang in concerts at an early age, and since 1859 has occupied the highest rank in Europe.
41Pauer, Ernst (pōwr), pianist and composer, was born in Vienna, 1826, studied there with Dirzka and Sechter, and later with Mozart's second son. In 1851 he came to London, where he has since resided. Is a successful composer, but best known by his editions of Schumann's works, etc.
43Pauke (Ger. poú-kě). A kettle drum.
45Paul, Dr. Oscar (pōwl), professor of musical science in the University at Leipsic, was born 1836 at Feiwaldau, studied theology at the University of Leipsic, as well as music. In 1866 he was appointed to his present position, in which he has distinguished himself. Is teacher of the piano in the Conservatory.
47Pause, a delay or sudden cessation of rhythmic movement by the prolongation of a tone or chord. The character which requires this.
49Pavana (Ital. pā-vā'-nā), a grave, stately dance, which took its name from pavo, a peacock. It was danced by princes in their mantles, and ladies in gowns with long trains, whose motions resembled those of a peacock's tail. It was in 3-4 time, and generally in three strains, each repeated.
51Pavillon (Fr. pā-vē-yōnh). The bore of a horn or other wind instrument.
53Pavillon Chinois (Fr. pā-vē-yōnh shē-nwā). An instrument with numerous little bells, which impart brilliancy to lively pieces and pompous military marches.
55Pax, Karl Edward, organist of the charity church in Berlin, was born at Glogau in 1802. A composer of men's songs, and instructive piano pieces. Died 1867.
57Pedal, of or pertaining to the foot. Hence damper pedal, the lever by which the foot raises the dampers from contact with the strings; soft pedal, a lever operating mechanism for diminishing the tone; swell pedal, a lever for operating the blinds of the "swell organ;" tone-sustaining pedal, by means of which a tone is prolonged after the finger is removed from the key.
59Pedal Piano, a piano-forte fitted with organ pedals for practice.
61Pedal Point, see Organ Point.
63Pedal Doppio, double the pedals, that is, play with both feet, a direction in organ playing.
65Pedals, Combination, pedals for drawing stops in the organ.
67Pellegrini, Angelo (pēl-lē-grē'-nē). A dramatic composer, born in Como about 1805. His three operas are often given. Etelinda 1831, La Vedova di Bengala 1834, Il disertore svizzero 1841.
69Pensoso (Ital. pēn sō'-zō). Pensively, mournfully.
71Pentachord, an instrument with five strings, a scale or system of five diatonic sounds.
73Pentatonic Scale, a scale of five notes, sometimes called the Scotch scale, and similar to the modern diatonic major scale with fourth and seventh degrees omitted.
75Pepusch, Johann Christoph, was born at Berlin 1667, where he lived 20 years, when he went to Holland, where his first compositions were published, and then to England, where he achieved great success as a composer. Died 1752.
77Perdendo (Ital. pār-dān'-dō), Perdendosi (Ital. pār-dān-dō'-zē). Gradually decreasing the tone and the time; dying away; becoming extinct.
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