Born: September 16, 1844, BordeauxDied: November 22, 1908, Paris (age 64)
glossary
adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
Allant [F]—drive, verve, spirit
allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
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
homage, hommage—a show of respect or tribute to someone (or thing), particularly to a veteran or mentor in the same field, e.g. from one composer to another