Scan 38
STOKES ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSIC AND MUSICIANS VOLUME II, 1908
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1MODULAZIONE one of two readings
2(no line here) one of two readings
3the alteration of NOTATION; Final, or complete, when a new tonality is established; Partial, or passing, when the change of key is only transient.
4Modulazione. It. Modulation.
5Moduliren. Ger. To modulate.
6Modus. L. MODE; KEY; SCALE.
7Molinara. Giovanni Paisiello's opera, first performed at Naples, 1788, contains the song "Nel cor più non mi sento" upon which Beethoven wrote six variations, and which became popular in England as "Hope told a flattering tale."
8Molinaro (Simone) composed church music interesting as early specimens of harmonic writing; became chapelmaster of Genoa Cathedral, 1599, in succession to his uncle and teacher, G. B. dalla Gostena.
9Molique (Wilhelm Bernard) composed six violin concertos, eight string quartets, the oratorio "Abraham," Norwich Festival, 1860, a symphony, two masses; led the Stuttgart Royal Orchestra, 1826-49; toured Europe as violin virtuoso; pupil of Rovelli and Spohr. B. Oct. 7, 1802, Nuremberg; d. May 10, 1869, Cannstadt.
10Moll. Ger. Minor.
11Molle. L. "Soft." Name for B flat, the first chromatic permitted in mediæval music.
12Mollemente. It. Softly.
13Mollenhauer (Edward R.) was among the first to establish a conservatory of music in America; composed two operas, three symphonies, chamber music; played violin; pupil of Ernst. B. April 12, 1827, Erfurt; settled in New York, 1853. Emil played violin; conducted Boston Handel and Haydn Society. B. 1855, Brooklyn; nephew of EDWARD R.; add. Boston.
14Moller (Joachim) composed Passions and other sacred music; played organ St. Blasius, Mühlhausen, of which city he was a senator; known as von Burck or Burgk. B. Burg, Magdeburg, 1541; d. May 24, 1610.
15Molltonart. Ger. Minor key.
16Molltonleiter. Ger. Minor scale.
17Molto. Very much, as Allegro, very quick; Sostenuto, much sustained.
18Monasterio, de (Jesus) played violin, debut at seven, distinguishing himself in quartet and as soloist; taught Madrid Conservatory; pupil of De Beriot. B. April 18, 1836, Santander; d. Sept. 28, 1903, Santander.
19Monaulos. Gr. Flute-a-bec or reed-pipe.
20Mondonville, de (Jean Joseph Cassanea) composed the opera ballet "Le Carnaval du Parnasse," 1749, the opera "Titon et l'Aurore," oratorios; conducted the Paris Concerts-Spirituel, 1755-62; played violin; protégé of Mme. de Pompadour. B. Dec. 24, 1711, Narbonne; d. Oct. 8, 1772, Belleville near Paris.
21Monferrina. It. Peasant dance.
22Mongini sang ten. rôles in London opera, 1859-73; d. 1874, London.
23Moniuszko (Stanislaus) composed "Die Gräfin," "Der Paria," and in all 14 operas, five masses, "Le Cosaque" and other songs, chorals; played organ; taught Warsaw Conservatory. B. Minsk, May 5, 1820; d. June 4, 1872, Warsaw.
24Monk (Dr. Edwin George) composed anthems, a service; edited Anglican church music; compiled libretti for oratorios; organist and choirmaster York Cathedral; pupil of Hullah, Phillips, Macfarren. B. Dec. 13, 1819, Frome, Somerset; d. Jan. 3, 1900, Radley, near Oxford.
25Monk (William Henry) became choirmaster, organist, and teacher, King's College, London; taught National Training School for Music, 1876; edited church music, lectured. B. Mar. 16, 1823, London; d. Mar. 1, 1889, London.
26Monochord. An instrument consisting of a sound board and single string with a movable bridge, used for determining the nature of intervals and pitch; CLAVICHORD; MARINE TRUMPET.
27Monocordo. It. Indicates that a passage is to be played on one string.
28Monodia. It. MONODY.
29Monodie. Fr. MONODY.
30Monodrama. Dramatic work for a single performer.
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