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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Hagen – Harmonist

Hagen

B. 1819; d. 1896.

Half-Shift

On the violin, the position of the hand between the open position and the first shift.

Hallelujah (Heb.)

The Greek form Alleluia is often used. "Praise ye Jehovah."

Halm, A. (hahm)

Pianist, composer. B. 1789; d. 1872.

Hamerik, Asgar

Composer; Denmark. B.

Hammerklavier (Ger.)

A name for the P. F. (used by Beethoven in the great sonata, Op. 106). 4

Hanacca

A Moravian dance in time, somewhat like the polonaise.

Hanslick, Ed

Critic; Bohemia. B. 1825; d. 1904.

Hardegen, J

von. tria. B. 1834; d.

Composer:

Harmonic Scale

The series of natural harmonics; the scale of all brass instruments without valves or pistons.

Harmonie-Musik (Ger.)

Harmony music; music for wind instruments. A band composed of brass and wood instruments is called a harmony band.

Harmonist

One who is an expert in the art of harmony.

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