contre le chevalet

Definition of 'chevalet' 1. the piece of wood in a musical instrument that the strings are stretched over and which passes on their movement or oscillation to the main part of the instrument. 2. a frame or support for a bridge.

Note designation in accordance with octave name The traditional (Helmholtz) system centers on the great octave (with capital letters) and small octave (with lower case letters). Lower octaves are named "contra" (with primes before), higher ones "lined" (with primes after).

Lent – slowly. Moins – less, as in Moins vite (less fast) Modéré – at a moderate tempo.

at the point [French, at the point (of the bow)] A French term for at the point.

verb. download [verb] (computing) to move information or programs to your computer from another larger computer system or from the Internet.

a person who is very skilled at conducting (= directing the performance of music) or writing music.

The most common examples of contra-accounts are the following:

• Contra Asset: Accumulated Depreciation, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• Contra Liability: Financing Fees, Original Issue Discount (OID)
• Contra Equity: Treasury Stock.

1. : against. used chiefly in the phrase pro and contra. 2. : in opposition or contrast to.

Slow Tempo Markings

Grave – slow and solemn (20–40 BPM) Lento – slowly (40–45 BPM) Largo – broadly (45–50 BPM) Adagio – slow and stately (literally, “at ease”) (55–65 BPM)

rah-tay-NOO-toe. A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition in a restrained manner, or held back in rhythm or time.

The Fête de la Musique, also known in English as Music Day, Make Music Day, or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that takes place on 21 June. On Music Day, citizens and residents are urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks.