Medieval music. What does Symi mean?
This piece is 1 sharp and andante. What does Symi mean?
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It doesn't say "Symi", it says "Sym;". It could stand for "Symphony".
In reply to It doesn't say "Symi", it… by [DELETED] 20089696
Wow! You are absolutely right! So much for my proofreading skills.
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In reply to Wow! You are absolutely… by judeeylander
You're quite welcome! :D
In reply to It doesn't say "Symi", it… by [DELETED] 20089696
Just heard from our Renaissance and Medieval expert:
"In English usage up to about the early 19th century, "symphony" was a term for an instrumental introduction to a song or ritornello between the verses."
Something new every day around here. :D
In reply to Just heard from our… by judeeylander
Yeah. Sometime in the 1700s, the symphony started shifting from being an opening, what we might now call an overture, to the "Sonata for orchestra" that most people think about when they hear the word symphony.
In reply to Yeah. Sometime in the 1700s,… by Caters
Thanks, Caters. Always good to get verification! <3