Gideon Klein (1919-c.1944)

Nationality: Czech | Moravian

Born: December 6, 1919, Přerov, Moravia Died: c.December 31, 1944 (age 25)

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Duo, Quarter-Tone Duo

(for violin and viola)

Duration: 10 minutes (approximately)

Composed: 1939-1940 (age 19-21)

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Nationality: Czech

Born: June 21, 1893, Vizovice Died: November 28, 1973, Prague (age 80)

allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
duo, duet, dueto [S], duetto [I], duett [G]—a work for two instruments; the ensemble itself
maestoso—With dignity and nobility; majestic
marcia [I], alla marcia, marche [F], Marsch [G], march [E], marciale, marziale—march, in the manner of a march, e.g. duple meter at a moderate but deliberate pace in a manner which may be proud, grand, like a parade or a show of military bravado.
tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.