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06/26/2007 6:20 am
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.
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06/26/2007 7:57 am
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.
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06/27/2007 8:07 am
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
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06/27/2007 10:31 am
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
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06/27/2007 3:14 pm
All I know is she kept saying ''prestissimo'' :D
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06/27/2007 4:00 pm
Originally Posted by: DAMAGED ONEAll I know is she kept saying ''prestissimo'' :D


That's hilarious!! :D

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06/27/2007 4:38 pm
this thread looks like a job for "Maestro McJollyson"
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06/27/2007 4:48 pm
Searched them on Google....

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

[U]minuet[/U]
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.
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06/27/2007 4:56 pm
Just found this, check the link......dictionary of musical terms.
It's loaded with info....

http://library.thinkquest.org/2791/MDOPNSCR.htm
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06/27/2007 5:16 pm
Originally Posted by: JFRICKSearched them on Google....
[U]scherzo[/U]
A lively movement, commonly in 3/4 time, introduced as a replacement for a minuet in pieces with multiple movements.
[U]minuet[/U]
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????????????
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06/27/2007 9:10 pm
Originally Posted by: dvenetianNice touch with the added relation.

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


Maybe she thinks that's your name.
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06/27/2007 10:24 pm
Originally Posted by: schmangeMaybe she thinks that's your name.


....or that Italian waiter's

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06/27/2007 11:50 pm
Originally Posted by: schmangeMaybe she thinks that's your name.

We were in the bedroom, now that you mention it.
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06/28/2007 5:25 pm
Originally Posted by: DAMAGED ONEAll I know is she kept saying ''prestissimo'' :D
Con-Moto / Legro
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06/28/2007 8:28 pm
Originally Posted by: DAMAGED ONECon-Moto / Legro

Sounds like She's now saying "The car-a-moto needs more leg-room
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06/29/2007 5:00 pm
Originally Posted by: dvenetianSounds like She's now saying "The car-a-moto needs more leg-room
Wearing out the back seat!!! :p
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