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Stokes, Encyclopedia Of Music And Musicians Volume 1, 1908
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1BASTARDELLA
2is said to have caused Afranio, Canon of Ferrara (the probable inventor) to have named it "fagotto," 1540. Additional mechanism has raised the compass of modern instruments to f''. First introduced in orchestra about 1671, the bassoon has steadily grown in favour with composers, and Mozart wrote a concerto for it with full orchestral accompaniment.
3Bastardella. Nickname of the singer AGUJARI.
4Bastien et Bastienne. Mozart's operetta written in his 12th year, to words by Schachtner, was performed 1768 in the Messmers' garden-house in Vienna.
5Baston (Josquin) composed motets and chansons, Flanders, 16th century.
6Bates (Joah) founded and first conducted London's "Ancient Concerts," 1776. B. Mar. 19, 1740; m. Sarah Harrop, singer, 1780; d. June 8, 1799.
7Bates (William) composed the comic opera "The Jovial Crew," "Songs sung at Marylebon Gardens," etc., England, 18th century.
8Bateson (Thomas) first to graduate in music from Trinity College, Dublin; composed madrigals; played organ Chester and Dublin Cathedrals. D. 1631.
9Bathe (William) invented a "harp of new device," which he presented to Elizabeth; published his "Brief Introduction to the True art of Musicke," 1584, the first of its kind in English, "A Brief Introduction to the Skill of Song," London, 1600. B. Ireland, grandson of Chief Baron and son of Judge Bathe; entered Society of Jesus; published "Janua Linguarum," Salamanca, 1611; d. Madrid, June 17, 1614.
10Batiste (Antoine Eduard) wrote "Petit Solfège Harmonique"; wrote out accompaniments for figured basses of solfeggi by Cherubini and others; played and composed for organ, and taught at the Paris Conservatoire. He was the son of Batiste, the comedian, and uncle of Léo Delibes. B. Paris, Mar. 28, 1820; d. Nov. 9, 1876.
11Baton (Charles) composed; wrote on and played vielle or hurdy-gurdy. Called "le jeune." An elder brother, Henri, played musette. Paris, 18th century.
12Bâton. Fr. "Stick." Originally a long baton was used in conducting, which was rapped against the floor. This gave way to the small conductor's wand. A conductor's manner is called his "baton," and the term is also applied to a rest of two or more measures.
13Battaille (Charles Amable) wrote on the voice and taught singing in Paris Conservatoire. B. Nantes, Sept. 30, 1822; d. Paris, May, 1872.
14Battement. Fr. Ornament employed in singing.
15Batten (Adrian) composed the full anthem "Deliver us, O Lord," services, etc., played organ Winchester and St. Paul's Cathedrals, 17th century.
16Battere. It. Down beat.
17Batterie. Fr. Roll of drum; group of percussion instruments.
18Battery. Harpsichord agremen, which indicated a chord was to be played twice.
19Battimento. It. Battement.
20Battishill (Jonathan) composed songs, glees, anthems, and dramatic music, and played organ in London churches. B. London, May, 1738; m. Miss Davies, a singer, 1763; d. Dec. 10, 1801.
21Battle of Prague. Kotzwara's programme piece descriptive of the contest between the Austrians and Prussians, 1757, became immensely popular and foreshadowed other compositions of like character.
22Battle Symphony. English name of Beethoven's "Wellingtons Sieg, oder die Schlacht bei Vittoria."
23Batton (Désiré Alexandre) composed operas, the failure of which was largely due bad librettos; collaborated with Auber, Hérold, and Carafa in "La Marquise de Brinvilliers"; became inspector of branch schools in the Paris Conservatoire, 1842. B. Paris, Jan. 2, 1797; d. Oct. 15, 1855.
24Battuta. It. Strict time.
25Bauernleyer. Ger. Hurdy-gurdy. Bauerpfeife. Ger. Eight-foot organ stop.
26Baulduin (Noel) directed music at
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