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STOKES ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSIC AND MUSICIANS VOLUME II, 1908
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1strels" in 1469. In 1904 the Musicians' Company gave an interesting exhibition of instruments, books, music, manuscripts and portraits, in celebration of its tercentenary, and later published an illustrated catalogue of the collection thus assembled, and some of the lectures then delivered. The company awards several scholarships and prizes. The meetings, held in Stationers' Hall, are presided over by a Master, who, with two wardens and thirteen assistants, manages its affairs.
3Musico. It. Castrato or eunuch-soprano or alto.
5Musikalisches Opfer. Johann Sebastian Bach's work containing developments of a subject given him by Frederick the Great on occasion of his visit to Potsdam, 1747, was published with a dedication to that sovereign, and has been reprinted by Breitkopf & Härtel.
7Musin (Ovide) played violin, touring Europe and America; became teacher of that instrument at Liège Conservatory, 1897, in succession to César Thomson; pupil of Hyneberg at Liège Conservatory, 1st prize, 1865, then of Leonard at Paris Conservatoire, where he won the gold medal for solo and quartet playing. B. Sept. 22, 1854, Nandrin, near Liège, Belgium; add. Brussels.
9Mustel (Victor) invented many improvements for the harmonium; founded the factory in Paris, 1853, which was later known as "Victor Mustel et ses Fils." B. 1815, Havre.
11Musurgia Universalis. An elaborate treatise on music, its history, theory, notation, containing much that is still valuable and more that is quaint and amusing, was written in Rome and published 1650 by the Rev. Athanasius Kircher, S.J.
13Muta. It. "Change," directs that the key be changed in horn or drum music; directs that mute be used.
15Mutation. Change in a boy's voice at puberty; term in SOLMISATION; shift.
17Mutation Stops. Organ stops giving the tierce, twelfth, etc., of the foundation stops, not unisons nor octaves.
19Mute. Small clamp of metal wood or ivory affixed to the bridge of viol instruments to muffle the tones; indicated by the direction Muta or Con Sordini, and contradicted by Senza Sordini. A pear-shape pad serves the same purpose when inserted in the bell of brass instruments.
21Müthel (Johann Gottfried) composed clavier concertos in C minor and D minor and other music praised by Burney; court organist at Schwerin, and of the Lutheran Church, Riga; pupil of J. S. Bach. B. Mölln, Lauenburg, 1720; d. after 1790.
23M. V. Abbreviation for Mezza Voce.
25My Country 'tis of Thee or "America," patriotic song written by Samuel Francis Smith, and first sung in public in the Park Street Church, Boston, July 4, 1832, to the tune known as GOD SAVE THE KING, and in German as Heil dir im Siegerkranz, subsequently obtained national importance. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, who was present on that occasion, and knew the author well, is authority for the statement that the verses were written at the request of the pastor of the church, who then handed the author several German and English hymn books, and told him to find some tune to which his verses would fit. "Dr. Smith looked through the books and selected the tune, which he had never heard, and which has been sung in this country as 'America' ever since. Smith wrote in all more than 100 hymns, including 'The Morning Light is Breaking.'" Educated at Harvard and Andover Theological Seminary, he was ordained to the Baptist ministry, 1834, and was pastor at Waterville, Me., for the next eight years; became professor of languages, Waterville College, and edited periodicals for his denomination. B. 1808, Boston; d. 1895.
27Mysliweczek (Josef) composed "Abramo ed Isacco," once attributed to Haydn, and three other oratorios; "Olimpiade" and in all 15 operas, chamber music, symphonies, songs; called "Il Boemo." B. Mar. 9, 1737, near Prague; d. Feb. 4, 1781, Rome.
29Mystères d'Isis was the name of
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