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Fact |
Category |
Date |
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| 256 |
In music notation, the word "forte" means to play strongly or loudly. |
Music |
10/14/08 |
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| 257 |
The Pulitzer Prize for Music was first awarded in 1943. |
Music > Awards |
10/13/08 |
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| 258 |
The Pulitzer Prize for Music was not awarded in 1965, even though the jury had nominated Duke Ellington for the award. |
Music > Awards |
10/12/08 |
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| 259 |
The lead singer of Maroon 5 is Adam Levine. |
Music > Pop |
10/12/08 |
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| 260 |
In music notation, the word "piano" means to play softly. |
Music |
10/10/08 |
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| 261 |
Almost every modern piano has a total of 88 keys. |
Music |
10/09/08 |
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| 262 |
Aaron Copland won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1945 for his ballet "Appalachian Spring". |
Music > Awards |
10/08/08 |
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| 263 |
An alto flute is pitched in the key of G. |
Music |
10/07/08 |
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| 264 |
In music, a flat note is lower in pitch by a semitone (half step). |
Music |
09/30/08 |
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| 265 |
In Western music, there are twelve notes or semitones in an octave. |
Music |
09/24/08 |
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| 266 |
In music, a sharp note is higher in pitch by a semitone (half step). |
Music |
09/22/08 |
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| 267 |
Theobald Boehm improved the fingering system of the Western concert flute in 1847. |
Music |
08/30/08 |
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| 268 |
The C piccolo is pitched exactly one octave higher than the modern concert flute. |
Music |
08/29/08 |
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| 269 |
As of 2008, the legendary Eric Clapton has won 18 Grammy awards. |
Music > Awards |
08/20/08 |
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| 270 |
The lead singer of My Chemical Romance is Gerard Way. |
Music > Rock |
08/18/08 |
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