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  Benifit Of Music Article - 1888 music .com
Music seems to be ingrained in our genetics and tunes are rhythms that are integral to our lives.
Music has meditative properties and can be used for healing, exercising, and training modules.
Music settles down anger and resentment quickly and also helps us overcome feelings of sorrow and loss.
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  Facts about topic: (1888 in music)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Classical music (Traditional genre of music conforming to an established form and appealing to critical interest and developed musical taste)
Opera (A drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes)
Musical theater (A play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing)
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 Encyclopedia: 1888 in music
Polka is a type of dance and genre of dance music; it originated in the middle of the 19th century in Bohemia, and is still a common genre of Czech folk music; it is also common both in Europe and in the Americas.
The music was played on portable instruments: flute, guitar and violin trios, with bandoneón arriving at the end of the 19th century.
Pugliese's later music was played for an audience and not intended for dancing, although it is often used for stage choreography for its dramatic potential, and sometimes played late at night at milongas.
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 1888 - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
1888 is a leap year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar).
In Germany, 1888 is known as the 1888 Year of Three Emperors.
November 6 - U.S. presidential election, 1888: Democrat incumbent Grover Cleveland wins the overall popular vote, but is voted out of office because he loses in the Electoral College to Republican challenger Benjamin Harrison.
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 Valentin Alkan Biography - famous Valentin Alkan Classical collection and Valentin Alkan Music Reviews.
In addition to his musical interests, he maintained his classical and biblical studies, the latter reflecting the Jewish faith into which he had been born and to which he remained loyal throughout his life.
While Alkan's piano music includes the operatic fantasias and transcriptions fashionable in his time, his more remarkable works must be his virtuoso Etudes, notably the set in all minor keys, containing a Scherzo diabolique, Symphony, Concerto, Ouverture and final Festin d'Esope variations.
Much of Alkan's piano music makes fierce technical demands on any performer and the larger works are massive in scale and conception.
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This site provides Listing of all age artists, featuring the most Old Genres & Artists.
This community is dedicated to the creation, discussion, and general enjoyment of fan-made music.
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 Jacobs Music
Since 1900, Jacobs Music Company has helped its customers select the highest quality pianos and organs.
We serve Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with six convenient locations.
Additionally, our professional and technical staff are available to provide instruction and comprehensive technical services.
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