Klappholz

above [Italian, above] A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition for piano by the performer crossing hands. It also indicates which hand should be crossed above the other.

(ˈsəʊprə ) adverb. a musical instruction meaning above.

: with medium or half volume. used as a direction in music.

/ (kœln) / noun. the German name for Cologne.

Adjective. machu. old, ancient. old (referring to a man or male)

People often ask about the difference between mezza voce vs. sotto voce. Sotto voce, which means “under the voice” or “under one's breath," is far quieter and evokes more of a whisper than mezza voce, which is a more dramatic vocal effect.

Viva voce is a Latin phrase literally meaning "with living voice" but most often translated as "by word of mouth."

The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Mary, is a masterpiece of High Gothic architecture, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Cologne Cathedral dominates the city skyline like no other building and is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe.

Eau de Cologne is a lighter fragrance blend of 2% – 4% perfume oils in alcohol and water, invented in the 18th century by Italian perfumer Giovanni Maria Farina for the royal courts of Europe. The word 'cologne' comes from the German city of Cologne, where Farnia was living at the time.

Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century.

Machu Picchu is located in the Cusco region where Quechua is spoken by 95% of its population (although only 15% can write in the language of the Incas). However, the vast majority of its population is bilingual. That is, they dominate Quechua but also Spanish.

: with medium or half volume. used as a direction in music.