singhiozzando

sobbing [Italian, sobbing] A directive to perform the indicated passage of a composition with a sobbing effect, especially in vocal and string music where it can be marked by a strong portamento.

The raised fifth tone in a scale or the ninth tone of a chromatic scale. In the "fixed Do" system, Si is always G sharp. The French, Italian and Spanish term for the pitch G sharp.

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.

[ (chech-nee-uh) ] A predominantly Muslim region in southern Russia, which declared its independence from Russia after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

Stockholm. / (ˈstɒkhəʊm, Swedish ˈstɔkhɔlm) / noun. the capital of Sweden, a port in the E central part at the outflow of Lake Mälaren into the Baltic: situated partly on the mainland and partly on islands; traditionally founded about 1250; university (1877).

What does "S.I." stand for? S.I. is an abbreviation of Système Internationale or International System: our metric system of measurements. It is an internationally standardised system, giving a common language between nations and between the different branches of science and technology.

abbreviation for Système International: the international system of units used for scientific measurements, with standard base units such as the meter and the kilogram: The SI unit of electric current is the ampere.

(ˈsəʊprə ) adverb. a musical instruction meaning above.

Italian Musical Terms

Chechnya was a nation in the Northern Caucasus that fought against foreign rule continually since the 15th century. Several Chechen leaders such as the 17th century Mehk-Da Aldaman Gheza led the Chechen politics and fought off encroachments of foreign powers.

The etymology is of Nakh origin and originates from the word Che ("inside") attached to the suffix - cha/chan, which altogether can be translated as "inside territory". The villages and towns named Chechan were always situated in the Chechan-are ("Chechen flatlands or plains") located in contemporary central Chechnya.

Stockholm syndrome is named for a bank robbery in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1973. Four people were held hostage by the robbers for six days; when they were rescued, the hostages attempted to protect the perpetrators, with whom they had an amicable relationship.