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Marseillaise (Fr.) (mar-sel-yase)

The French national song, composed by Rouget di Lisle.

Martelé (Fr.) (mar-tel-leh'), Martellato (It.) (mar-tel-lah'-to). Hammered. In piano music indicates a heavy blow with stiff wrist; in violin music, a sharp, firm stroke.