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contra-octave — contra ˈoctave see contra 4 … Useful english dictionary
Contra — is a Latin preposition meaning against . It is very frequently abbreviated to con, which is a separate preposition. It may refer to: Contras, Nicaraguan counter revolutionaries opposed to the Sandinistas Iran–Contra affair, the Reagan… … Wikipedia
Contra [2] — Contra, 1) (Contraalt, Contraalto, Musik), die Altstimme; 2) bei Tönen, tiefer, als das große C., so Contraoctave, die Octave, die unter dem großen C. liegt, u. Contra C, Contra D, Contra E, Contra F etc., die Töne derselben … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
contra- — ► PREFIX 1) against; opposite: contraception. 2) (of musical instruments or organ stops) pitched an octave below: contrabass. ORIGIN Latin contra against … English terms dictionary
contra bassoon — contra bassoon, or con|tra|bas|soon «KON truh buh SOON», noun, a large bassoon, an octave lower in range than the ordinary bassoon; double bassoon: »The additions [to the classic orchestra] today used by the moderns are piccolos, English horns,… … Useful english dictionary
Contra-alto clarinet — A contra alto clarinet (right) compared to a contrabass clarinet (left). The contra alto clarinet is a large, low sounding musical instrument of the clarinet family. The modern contra alto clarinet is pitched in the key of EE♭ and is sometimes… … Wikipedia
Contra-alto flute — The contra alto flute in G The contra alto flute (also called contrabass flute in G or bass flute in F) is one of the largest instruments in the flute family. It is in the key of G (or sometimes F), pitched one octave below the alto flute, and a… … Wikipedia
contra- — comb. form 1 against, opposite (contradict). 2 Mus. (of instruments, organ stops, etc.) pitched an octave below (contra bassoon). Etymology: L contra against … Useful english dictionary
Octave Garnier — Fotografia policial de Garnier que pasó tres años en la prisión a los 21 años. Octave Garnier fue un anarquista francés que en la segunda década del siglo XX fue parte de la banda de Jules Bonnot, una organización anarquista ilegalista que actuó… … Wikipedia Español
contra- — [ kɒntrə] prefix 1》 against; opposite: contraception. 2》 Music (of instruments or organ stops) pitched an octave below: contrabass. Origin from L. contra against … English new terms dictionary
