Old Italian
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Even in the palmiest days of the Old Italian School, there were forces at work which were destined to influence the entire vocal world.
From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund
Similarly, the avenue between Mines and Varied Industries is the same on both sides, carrying out the Old Italian of the east front, and with The Miner repeated in the portal niches of both palaces.
From The Jewel City by Macomber, Ben
The Shibboleth, or trade cry, of the average modern vocal teacher is "The Old Italian School of Singing."
From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund
The truth is, we know but little of the Old Italian School of Singing.
From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund
Thus we have had the period known as "The Old Italian School of Singing."
From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund
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