ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THEORBO
From Italian teorba, probably from Venetian, variant of tuorba travelling bag, ultimately from Turkish torba bag.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEORBO»
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theorbo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
theorbo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute, and
Theorbo
In this extraordinarily broad survey, Nigel North discusses the history of the lute, the archlute, and the theorbo and gives practical advice on technique, the choice of instrument for particular music, and the preparation of scores.
2
Capricci (1622): Part 2: Dances and other works for
theorbo ...
Pagination: xx + 163 pp.
Bellerofonte Castaldi, David Dolata, 2006
"Judging solely on the basis of surviving evidence, Weiss's chief duty tat Dresden
] was playing theorbo in the continuo band " Timothy Allen Burris, "Lute and
Theorbo Practice in 18th-Century Dresden: A Performance Practice Study" (Ph.D.
Silvius Leopold Weiss, Richard Stone (lutenist.), 2004
4
The Lute in Britain: A History of the Instrument and Its Music
In the first decades of the seventeenth century the theorbo became common as a
continue) instrument throughout much of Europe. As the century progressed
regional differences became more pronounced, such that Italian, French, and
even ...
5
Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians
According to Baron 's Unlersuchung des Instruments d. Lauten (Nuremberg,
1727, p. 131) the Paduan theorbo was the true one. The English Archlute of that
time, so frequently named as an alternative to the harpsichord or organ for the
Basso ...
Sir George Grove, John Alexander Fuller-Maitland, Waldo Selden Pratt, 1910
6
Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians
The chitarrone, as implied by the suffix, was a large ehitaira ; and the Italian
instrument called by this name is a theorbo with a shorter neck, strung with wire,
and played with a plectrum. In Italy the instrument figured here is called Arciliuto ;
hut ...
Sir George Grove, John Alexander Fuller-Maitland, 1904
7
Dieterich Buxtehude: Organist in Lübeck
The use of the theorbo as a continuo instrument is documented by the presence
of theorbo parts for two works. In BuxWV 39 a figured continuo part in staff
notation is labeled "Theorba" (Uu 67:24); BuxWV 3o has an unlabeled part in lute
...
8
Performing French Classical Music: Sources and Applications
G) Ex. 7-1 from the Charlotte Mattax translation of Denis Delair's Accompaniment
on Theorbo & Harpsichord 'Charlotte Mattax, trans.. Accompaniment on Theorbo
& Harpsichord: Denis Delair's Treatise of 1690 (Bloomington, Indiana: Indiana ...
9
Collected Vocal Music: Part 1: Solo songs
See Spink, "Sources of English Song, 1620-1660: A Survey," 130-31; English
Songs, 1625-1660, 190; Spink, English Song, 272; Robert Spencer, "Chitarrone,
Theorbo, and Archlute," Early Music 4 (1976): 420 n. 20; English Song, 2:v-vi.
William Lawes, Gordon J. Callon, 2002
10
How the Fender Bass Changed the World: By Jim Roberts
In the middle of the sixteenth century, the desire for stronger bass
accompaniment led to the development of bass instruments known as the
theorbo and the chitarrone. These bass lutes had larger bodies and longer
strings than standard lutes.
Jim Roberts, James H. Roberts, 2001
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEORBO»
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theorbo is used in the context of the following news items.
Classical CDs Weekly: William Lawes, Diane Ambache, Tom Poster
Two differently-scored versions of the Royal Consort survive, and Phantasm give us the edition for four viols and theorbo. The fruity, rich sound is something to ... «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
Review: The Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain and Theatre of the …
It must be noted that this was the only occasion when lutes and theorbo could be heard in this year's festival. A few years ago the festival included early music ... «Buxton Advertiser, Jul 15»
Pacem in Terris to host an evening of 17th Century music this Sunday
Nathaniel Cox, playing both cornetto and theorbo, will be in concert this Sunday, July 19, at Pacem in Terris. Alice Robbins will play the viola da gamba in ... «The Chronicle, Jul 15»
Early music group play an ancient sound
The early music group Affetto play old instruments seldom seen or heard such as the theorbo, baroque guitar, viola da gamba, baroque cello and the baroque ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
Baroque music at Grey Towers
Daniel Swenberg shows theorbo to listeners after the performance. ... da gamba), David Ross (transverse flute), and Daniel Swenberg (theorbo) took the stage. «The Pike County Courier, Jun 15»
5 weird instruments you'll hear at Indy music fest
The background: The theorbo, says Cudek, was the most popular instrument for accompanying the voice and solo instruments in 17th century Italy, and was ... «Indianapolis Star, Jun 15»
Haydn Lute Trio to entertain at Chipping Sodbury Music Society
You may be thinking “what's a theorbo?” 'Theorbo' is an anglicised form of the Italian word 'tiorba', which was a colloquial name for a large instrument of the lute ... «South Cotswolds Gazette, Apr 15»
A powerful and exquisite performance at Ely Cathedral - review
The theorbo was a particularly sympathetic accompanying instrument to the soloists' performances. It was easy to imagine we had moved back the centuries to ... «Ely Standard, Mar 15»
Wayward Sisters offer naughty but nice traversal of mountebanks …
As much debate as the period instrument movement spurs, it was exciting to hear the familiar strains through the plunks of the giraffe-like theorbo (an elongated ... «New York Classical Review, Mar 15»
Simpson opera calls for rare instruments
•The theorbo (thee-OAR-bo) is a long-necked cousin of the lute, with double sets of strings for extra volume. But like most Baroque instruments, it is still quieter ... «DesMoinesRegister.com, Feb 15»
