used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
in actual fact
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
adaptverbUS /əˈdæpt/
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
aggravatesverbUS /ˈæɡrəveɪts/
third-person singular of “aggravate” — make worse
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
composer'snounUS /kəmˈpoʊzərz/
possessive form of “composer” — someone who composes music as a profession
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
in or to another place
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
MacDowellnounUS /məkˈdaʊəl/
United States composer best remembered as a composer of works for the piano (1860-1908)
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
and nothing more
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
performancesnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmənsəz/
plural of “performance” — a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
poeticadjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪk/
of or relating to poetry
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
potpourrinounUS /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
programme-music
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From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
reshapedverbUS /riˈʃeɪpt/
past form of “reshape” — shape anew or differently
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
express in words
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
sonatanounUS /səˈnɑːtə/
a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
SONATASnounUS /ˌsɑːˈnɑːtəz/
plural of “sonata” — a musical composition of 3 or 4 movements of contrasting forms
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "If the composer's ideas do not imperatively demand treatment in that [the sonata] form," he has observed--"that is, if his first theme is not actually dependent upon his second and side themes for its poetic fulfilment--he has not composed a sonata movement, but a potpourri, which the form only aggravates."
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading His four sonatas belong undeniably, though with a variously strict allegiance, to the domain of programme-music.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he declared his convictions as to the considerations which should govern its employment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There can be little question of the success which has attended his application of this principle to his own performances in this field, nor of the skill and tact with which he has reshaped the form in accordance with his chosen poetic or dramatic scheme.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SONATAS MacDowell never hesitated, as I have elsewhere said, to adapt--some would say "warp"--the sonata form to the needs of his poetic purposes.
