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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Tirata (It.) (tee-rah'-tah)

See Tirade.

Tirato (It.), Tiré (Fr.) (tee-reh). "Drawn" bow, i. e., down bow.

Toccata (It.) (tok kah'-tah) [touched, from toccare, to touch]. (I) A prelude or overture. (2) A brilliant composition resembling somewhat the modern "Etude" for piano or organ.

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