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Definition of Nonuplet
1. a group of nine [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Nonuplet
Literary usage of Nonuplet
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American History and Encyclopedia of Music by Janet M. Green, Josephine Thrall (1908)
"... instead of four, nonuplet A group of nine equal notes, to be rendered, usually
in the time of six or eight of the same kind in the regular rhythm. ..."
2. The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing by Adolph Friedrich Christiani (1885)
"f ft* or so, A nonuplet, being the triple compound of a triplet, is accented like
a single triple, > 9 > > 9 > either so, '*f ? • t {_>'_? or so, ..."
3. Famous Composers and Their Works by Philip Hale, Louis Charles Elson (1900)
"... /A (no.nat.lo). i nonuplet. A group of nine notes of the same time.value, \
A composition for nine voices or instruments. performed in the time proper ..."
4. A Dictionary of Musical Terms: Containing Upwards of 9,000 English, French by Theodore Baker (1895)
"A nonuplet. Nowel. (Fr. Noel.) A Christmas carol, especially one in polyphonic
style. Nuance (Fr.) A shading or inflection in vocal delivery or instrumental ..."
5. University Musical Encyclopedia by Louis Charles Elson (1912)
"... (Anthony) composed psalm tunes and six organ fantasias in tablature, published
at Amsterdam, 1059, where he was organist of the Nieuwe Kerk. nonuplet. ..."
6. The Musiclover's Handbook: Containing (1) a Pronouncing Dictionary of by John Herbert Clifford (1911)
"nonuplet. Nuance (Fr.) (noo-ongs). Shading; the variations in force, quality,
and tempo, by means of which artistic expression is given to music. ..."
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