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Terpsichore on an antique fresco from Pompeii. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (/ t ər p ˈ s ɪ k ər iː /; Ancient Greek: Τερψιχόρη, "delight in dancing") is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean", which means "of or relating to dance".
The term is an eponym for Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dramatic chorus and dance. [1] [2] The term, still in use, was more common from the 1930s to the 1970s by dance professionals and music entertainment industry magazines, including Billboard, which uses the terms "terp" and "terpsichore" (lower case "t"), interchangeably.
Come Dance with Me" is a popular song and jazz standard written by 1959 by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Sammy Cahn (words) that debuted in 1959 as the title track on Frank Sinatra's album, Come Dance with Me!
A variety of musical terms are encountered in printed scores, music reviews, and program notes. Most of the terms are Italian, in accordance with the Italian origins of many European musical conventions. Sometimes, the special musical meanings of these phrases differ from the original or current Italian meanings.
Terpsichore, or Terpsichore, Musarum Aoniarum, is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances published in 1612 by the German composer Michael Praetorius. The collection takes its name from the muse of dance. In his introduction Praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes.
Terpsichore was one of the classical Greek Muses. She was the Muse of dance and the dramatic chorus. Terpsichore may also refer to: Terpsichore, a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances by Michael Praetorius; Terpsichore (Petipa/Pugni), a ballet by Marius Petipa and Cesare Pugni; Terpsichore, a genus of ferns; 81 Terpsichore, an asteroid
In the anime series Love Live!School Idol Project, the musical group, μ's, is named after the Muses, and there are nine members, just as there are nine Muses.; In the anime series Kiddy Grade, several sister ships to those of the main characters are named for Muses including Calliope, Clio, Terpsichore, Erato, Euterpe, Thalia, and Polyhymnia.
Italian term Literal translation Definition Banda: band: Small music ensemble used as a supplement to the orchestra in an opera Comprimario: with the first: Supporting role Concertino: little concert: Smaller, more virtuosic group of musicians in a concerto grosso: Convenienze: conveniences