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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Spinet

The predecessor of the harpsichord, called also couched harp.

Spirito (It.) (spee-ree-to), con, Spiritoso (spee-ree-to-so), Spiritosamente (spee-reeto-sa-men'-teh). With spirit; spirited; lively; animated.

Spitzflöte, Spindelflöte (Ger.). An organstop of reed-like quality, 8-, 4-, or 2-foot pitch.

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