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The Musiclover's Handbook, containing 1) a pronouncing dictionary of musical term and 2) biographical dictionary of musicians, 1911
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1Quadrille. A "square dance." See Pantalon.
3Quadruple Counterpoint. A four-part counterpoint so constructed that the parts may change places without involving any false progressions.
5Quadruple croche (Fr.) (crosh). A 64th-note.
7Quadruplet. A group of four notes played in the same time of three or six of the same value.
9Quality of Tone [Ger., Klangfarbe or Tonfarbe; Fr., Timbre; It., Timbro]. That which enables us to distinguish between different instruments. The character of a tone quality depends largely upon the presence or absence and relative intensity of its overtones; thus, the tone of a clarionet differs entirely from that of a violin, although all violins and all clarionets do not sound alike. The differences in tone quality that are found among violins, for example, depend on other factors, as the construction, material, weight of strings, individuality of the performer, and many more. The tone qualities of the voice are dependent largely on the accurate contact of the vocal cords, the size and shape of the cavity of the mouth and nostrils, and the management of the breath.
11Quart. Interval of 4th. [It. and Lat., Quarta.]
13Quart (Fr.) (kart). Quarter.
15Quart de soupir (soo-peer). A 16th-rest.
17Quart de mesure (Fr.) (meh-zoor). A 4th-rest.
19Quartfagott (Ger.). A bassoon a 4th lower than the ordinary instrument.
21Quartflöte (Ger.). A flute a 4th higher than the ordinary instrument.
23Quarte du ton (Fr.) (kart doo tong). A 4th of the scale; subdominant.
25Quarter Note 𝅘𝅥.
27Quartet. A composition for four solo performers. String Quartet is composed of first and second violins, viola, and violoncello. Piano Quartet is composed of violin, viola, violoncello, and piano. Vocal Quartet may be either for male or female or mixed voices.
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