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  2. List of Italian musical terms used in English - Wikipedia

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    Italian term Literal translation Definition Lacuna: gap: A silent pause in a piece of music Ossia: from o ("or") + sia ("that it be") A secondary passage of music which may be played in place of the original Ostinato: stubborn, obstinate: A repeated motif or phrase in a piece of music Pensato: thought out: A composed imaginary note Ritornello ...

  3. Glossary of Italian music - Wikipedia

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    Italian music terminology consists of words and phrases used in the discussion of the music of Italy. Some Italian music terms are derived from the common Italian language. Others come from Spanish, or Neapolitan, Sicilian, Sardinian or other regional languages of Italy. The terms listed here describe a genre, song form, dance, instrument ...

  4. Tanti auguri - Wikipedia

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    "Tanti auguri" is the seventeenth single by Italian pop singer Raffaella Carrà, published in 1978 by the Italian branch of CBS Records International and distributed by Sugar Music. [ 1 ] Charts

  5. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    In instrumental music, a style of playing that imitates the way the human voice might express the music, with a measured tempo and flexible legato. cantilena a vocal melody or instrumental passage in a smooth, lyrical style canto Chorus; choral; chant cantus mensuratus or cantus figuratus (Lat.) Meaning respectively "measured song" or "figured ...

  6. Italian musical terms - Wikipedia

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    Italian musical terms may refer to: Italian musical terms used in English; Italian music terminology This page was last edited on 12 ...

  7. Largo al factotum - Wikipedia

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    Because of the constant singing of eighth notes in 6 8 meter at an allegro vivace tempo, the piece is often noted as one of the most difficult baritone arias to perform. [1] This, along with the tongue-twisting nature of some of the lines, insisting on Italian superlatives (always ending in "-issimo"), have made it a pièce de résistance in which a skilled baritone has the chance to highlight ...

  8. Music of Italy - Wikipedia

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    Italian music has been held up in high esteem in history and many pieces of Italian music are considered high art. More than other elements of Italian culture, music is generally eclectic, but unique from other nations' music. The country's historical contributions to music are also an important part of national pride.

  9. Prisencolinensinainciusol - Wikipedia

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    In 2016, Celentano released a new recording of the song (with the original lyrics); this version featured the music of Benny Benassi and vocals from Mina. [12] Celentano performed the song at least twice on Italian television. In the fourth episode of the 1974 variety series Milleluci, he dances with Raffaella Carrà, who lip-syncs to Mori's ...