salon music
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of salon music
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Hough's announcement of the salon music reminded us of how the composer's brother, Nikolai, pronounced the Tchaikovsky First Concerto unplayable.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jan. 7, 2011
The collection, covering the years from 1906 to 1920, consists mainly of Italian and French opera and salon music, with half a dozen parlor songs sung approximately in English.
From Time Magazine Archive
As an enthusiast for contemporary scores, he also sandwiched them into briefer programs, along with salon music and show tunes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dance of the Dryads would doubtless attract lovers of the Sydney Smith type of salon music, if there are any of them left.
From Edward MacDowell by Porte, John F.
My daughters play the music of all the principal composers, and also the best salon music.
From Piano and Song How to Teach, How to Learn, and How to Form a Judgment of Musical Performances by Nichols, Mary P.
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