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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Vaudeville (Fr.) (vode-veel)

A light operetta consisting of dialogue interspersed with songs; the name is said to come from Vaux de Vire in Normandy.

Veemente (It.) (veh-eh-men'-teh). ment; forceful.

Vehe- Veemenza (It.) (veh-eh-men'-tza), con.

With vehemence.

Velato (It.) (veh-lah'-to), Voce velato, a veiled voice, i. e., lacking in clearness and resonance.

← Variante (Fr.) (vah-ree-ongt)Ventage →