Mannheim
(MAN-hime)
In the mid-18th century, Mannheim became a great center of music in Germany. Due to the magnificent musicians and lively musical atmosphere of that town, several musical innovations took place there and were named after it.:
- Mannheim roll (steamroller):
- scale passages in measured tremolo, combined with a crescendo.
- Mannheim crescendo:
- Great crescendos and diminuendos that ranged from pianissimo to fortissimo.
- Mannheim rocket:
- Rapid upward arpeggio over a large range, combined with a crescendo.
SUGGESTED LISTENING EXAMPLE:
- Mannheim crescendo:
Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-flat major, K. 364, I (conclusion, orchestral exposition) - W. W. Norton - 4-CD Musical Example Bank --
Disc 3, Track 4
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