Song Title Question

[tellander]

In some classical music song titles, you'll see "Op. 19: Moderato", as an example. Does anyone know what "Op. 19" or Op. with any number means? I've been curious about that. Thanks.

[dvenetian]

Op. is the abbreviation for Opus, which translates as "The Composer's Work". The numbers have various meanings and some composers use them differently by codal systems.
For the most part, they organize the composer's output, usually in chronological order.

[jeffhx]

ive always wanted to know as well..what does etude, scherzo and all that stuff mean ? im listening to chopin now and gawd its so awesome like a possum

[dvenetian]

An Etude relates to a solo instrument part in a composition. I'm not familiar with the other term. Shoulda studied harder...... Shoulda, woulda, coulda

[DAMAGED ONE]

All I know is she kept saying ''prestissimo'' :D

[z0s0_jp]

this thread looks like a job for "Maestro McJollyson"

[HDJ]

Searched them on Google....

scherzo
A lively movement, commonly in 3/4 time, introduced as a replacement for a minuet in pieces with multiple movements.

minuet
1. A slow, stately pattern dance in 3/4 time for groups of couples,
originating in 17th-century France.

2. The music for or in the rhythm of the minuet.

3. A movement in 3/4 time that is usually the third, but sometimes the
second, of a four-movement symphony or string quartet.

[HDJ]

Just found this, check the link......dictionary of musical terms.
It's loaded with info....

http://library.thinkquest.org/2791/MDOPNSCR.htm

[dvenetian]

Searched them on Google....
scherzo
A lively movement, commonly in 3/4 time, introduced as a replacement for a minuet in pieces with multiple movements.
minuet
1. A slow, stately pattern dance in 3/4 time for groups of couples,
originating in 17th-century France.
2. The music for or in the rhythm of the minuet.
3. A movement in 3/4 time that is usually the third, but sometimes the
second, of a four-movement symphony or string quartet.
Nice touch with the added relation.

Any luck with "prestissimo" or why she kept saying it????????????

[Kevin Taylor]

Nice touch with the added relation.

Any luck with "prestissimo" or why she kept saying it????????????

Maybe she thinks that's your name.

[ren]

Maybe she thinks that's your name.

....or that Italian waiter's

[dvenetian]

Maybe she thinks that's your name.
We were in the bedroom, now that you mention it.

[DAMAGED ONE]

All I know is she kept saying ''prestissimo'' :DCon-Moto / Legro

[dvenetian]

Con-Moto / Legro
Sounds like She's now saying "The car-a-moto needs more leg-room

[DAMAGED ONE]

Sounds like She's now saying "The car-a-moto needs more leg-roomWearing out the back seat!!! :p