Pronouncing Dictionary of Musical Terms

How to say it as well as what it means: every Italian, German and French musical term of 1896, respelled phonetically for the student.

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Fois (Fr.) (foa)

Time; as, première fois, first time.

Folia (Sp.), Follia (It.). A Spanish dance.

Elaborate variations are called Follias de España, in French, Folies de'Espagne, meaning "follies of Spain" (a pun on the word folia), which has become a proverbial expression for trifles.

Fonds d'orgue (Fr.) (fond-dorg). The 8foot flue-stops of the organ. The foundation stops.

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