| 单词 | spinet |
| 例句 | By then, my parents had saved up enough to buy me a secondhand piano, a black Wurlitzer spinet with a scarred bench. The Joy Luck Club 1989-01-01T00:00:00Z The instrument commonly called the "piano" by the way, was originally called a "pianoforte" because it could play dynamics, unlike earlier popular keyboard instruments like the harpsichord and spinet. Understanding Basic Music Theory 2018-01-28T00:00:00Z It appeared that he had two rooms, a sitting-room and another, the door to which was closed; he slept on a pallet, clearly, in the sitting-room, next to his spinet. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Mostly Madam slept late, wrote letters, and picked out melodies on a badly tuned spinet. Chains 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z They traded some whispered intelligence as I played, and the music-master, seated at our dilapidated spinet, closed his eyes. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party 2006-09-12T00:00:00Z But it is so easy to see her, there at the spinet, and all of us gathered round, and all of us crying, my dear old friend . The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Johnny could hear the tiny tinkle, seemingly far away, of Miss Lavinia’s spinet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z It was a mahogany spinet, and it was shiny and beautiful. March Forward, Girl 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z The last sound Johnny heard was the fairy tinkle of the spinet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He saw the glitter of candles throughout the great mansions, guests coming and going, heard the music of a spinet. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z The tinkle of a spinet, low voices, laughter. Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z He plays a spinet piano in a vacant studio. Alfred Wertheimer, photographer of the young Elvis Presley, dies at 84 There were keyboard instruments onstage, too: worn spinet and baby-grand pianos, and a pump organ. Music Review: Strumming Solo, With the Reverb of a Full Band 2011-04-25T21:59:38Z The royalty checks helped Mr. Hogwood build up an already formidable musical library of historical instruments, including clavichords, spinets, virginals and fortepianos. Christopher Hogwood, conductor who gave new drive to classical warhorses, dies at 73 Born in North Carolina, Denk grew up in a home with a spinet piano and lots of records, but his parents were not musicians. Jeremy Denk, in words and music 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Manilow learned to play the accordion, and then a cheap spinet piano. Barry Manilow Just Wanted to Write the Songs. He’s Still Singing Them. 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z I saw a spinet piano in the dark and something inside me said — I walked over to that piano, and every cell in my body said, “You do this the rest of your life.” Quincy Jones, master of firsts, arrives to open a museum 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z At a spinet next to the bar, a pianist pluckily worked his way through an American pop playlist, doing his best to override the rowdies next door. Tuscan Tea Room: an oasis of serenity, finesse 2011-10-27T20:10:08Z In the high-ceilinged taproom, which shares floor space with the tanks, a broken spinet piano is incorporated into the bar. In Charleston, Beer Gets Its Own Neighborhood 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z The priceless and the gorgeous abound in cases elsewhere in this gallery — a silk ikat robe, an 18th-century spinet, a miniature train carriage. At a French Museum, Peeks at Nureyev’s World 2013-12-11T23:06:50Z At his house, Henry’s office held a spinet piano, a rack of acoustic guitars, a turntable, vintage ribbon microphones and assorted CDs and LPs. Joe Henry and the Art of Disappearing Into a Song 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z With its tinkling, bell-like sound, you’d think it was a xylophone or marimba, but the celesta is an upright keyboard instrument, about the size of a spinet piano. 8 Ways to Better Enjoy the Nutcracker 2011-12-21T19:26:35Z We paused to admire a celesta, a resonant glockenspiel played like a spinet, which would feature prominently in the piece—“Nico loves these,” Landes said. Dawn Landes, Barefoot at Lincoln Center 2014-05-08T04:00:00Z Jeremiah Muña at Encore Piano & Organ Moving said the bulk of the pianos people pay him and his co-workers to dispose of are older upright spinets — just like the one in the woods. A surprise piano spurs music in a park. Because nobody wants a piano in the house anymore 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Instruments fill the rooms, including a wooden spinet gifted to Verdi to practise on as a child, while concerts are a regular occurrence. Life for retired opera singers in the house that Verdi built 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z At the championship, they tackled such words as troika, jeremiad, syndrome, vitriol, spinet, bezoar and cynosure. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z The store mostly sells high-end acoustic pianos, new and used, ranging in size from grands and baby grands to smaller uprights, consoles and spinets. Piano Company feels right at home in new Leesburg location 2017-01-07T05:00:00Z It’s a tad heavier than I would prefer, by about one spinet piano. Cadillac CTS-V: The World’s Least Sedate Sedan? 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Although the previous owner of the spinet piano in Diamond Park has not come forward, the Bernal Heights incident might tease a possible explanation for the appearance of the mysterious instrument. A surprise piano spurs music in a park. Because nobody wants a piano in the house anymore 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z It was during renovation work at the nonprofit’s Germantown Home that he found the spinet, made a half-century ago by the Winter Piano Co. Rebirth of piano brings joy to Philly nursing home 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z "This is the room where the 'incomparable Juliette' danced her celebrated gavotte," he remarked, "probably to the music of that old harpsichord—or is it a spinet?—in the corner." Dorothy and other Italian Stories 2012-03-18T02:00:18.513Z In the billiard-room was an ancient spinet, quite as much out of tune as out of date. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z She could rattle off by heart on the spinet all Lulli and Gl�ck, could even improvise entrancing accompaniments to airs hitherto unknown to her. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z From the mid-century into the 1990s, the Baldwin Acrosonic was one of the most popular spinets, the smallest type of acoustic piano. A surprise piano spurs music in a park. Because nobody wants a piano in the house anymore 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Well, I dare say the girl feels the loss of her cousin Edward from the side of her spinet, if she don’t her old father from his settle in the gallery. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z On the wet days, which were by no means infrequent, she would sit at her spinet and sing such old songs as that I had listened to on the first night of my coming. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z After the introduction or invention of the keyed dulcimer or clavichord, and of the spinet, the word clavicymbal was used in the Romance languages to denote the varieties of spinet and harpsichord. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z Clovis sat by the spinet, beating time with a roll of music--the divine afflatus heavy on him--while the pair of angels played. The Maid of Honour, Vol. 1 (of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-15T03:00:38.533Z If he went to his wife's boudoir, there was Lovelace, hanging over her while she played upon the spinet or glanced through the pages of the Rambler. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z Did a shade pass over her brow, he flew for her lute, or arranged her books at the spinet; did a smile illuminate her face, Julio jumped for joy. Antigua and the Antiguans, Volume I (of 2) A full account of the colony and its inhabitants from the time of the Caribs to the present day 2012-02-09T03:00:15.267Z I remained, half-hoping, half-afraid that the chords of the spinet would wake to the touch again, and the voice again ring out, sprinkling its melody through the room like so much perfume from a philtre. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z I was resting upon a couch, which stood before the spinet; the lamps were lighted, and the curtains drawn across the window, so that my swoon must have lasted some while. The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance 2012-01-26T03:00:17.027Z There was a new spinet, set at an angle to the rest of the furniture, in a case of light-coloured wood, painted with cupids, zephyrs and roses, all waxen-pale. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z Arrive tired to death; find at the room of the inn a horrible spinet and a case of stuffed birds. The Life and Letters of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, Volume I (of 2) 2011-11-10T03:00:08.903Z About this time, too, he was made happy by having a spinet of his own. Stories of Great Musicians 2011-09-10T02:00:28.157Z It was a small rectangular spinet without legs. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z When I see other girls play the spinet I too would like dearly to play upon it. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z I have my spaniel, Lalage, and an impoverished female cousin who performs very engagingly upon the spinet. The Passionate Elopement 2011-12-02T03:00:19.930Z The Queen pressed down the levers of the spinet once or twice, and the thin, sweet chords like the ghost of a harp rang out into the room. House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court 2011-07-15T02:00:24.257Z The wires of little Handel's spinet were wound with cloth. Stories of Great Musicians 2011-09-10T02:00:28.157Z There is a beautiful harpsichord; not a spinet as in Maleszow,—it has five and a half octaves. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z Perhaps some time we may see our way to thy learning the spinet. Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls 2011-07-17T02:00:32.837Z Sitting at the spinet, the girl makes her brother crouch between her and the wall, folding her ample gown 127 around and over him. Dramatic Technique 2011-07-04T02:00:19.763Z "Hear him, Nelly," called Miss Shippen to that young lady, crossing the room to the spinet, attended by half a dozen gallants. Donald McElroy, Scotch Irishman 2011-06-04T02:00:12.520Z A spinet stood at one side of the room which the stage represented. Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship 2011-05-03T02:00:15.220Z I noted with secret delight that the songs she chose, when she went to the spinet at my request, were tinged with a sweet melancholy, which might be that of love. The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z Visitors are requested not to touch anything, but we couldn't resist the temptation of striking just one chord on a spinet. One Year Abroad 2011-03-27T02:00:18.457Z I shall not be at home this afternoon; call Betty over to sort her wools out of my knitting-bag; she will find it on the spinet. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z Fortunately the noise he made brought his father into the room and the spinet was saved. Child's Own Book of Great Musicians: Verdi 2011-02-05T03:00:16.947Z Further within the room sat a blind boy on a stool, at the old spinet, playing wild melodies. Four Phases of Love The old spinet became another instrument under the touch of her fingers. The MS. in a Red Box 2011-04-07T02:00:20.313Z A row of chests, stored with winter clothing, gave forth a clean pungent smell of cedar, and at one side stood an antique spinet and a worn set of horsehair furniture. The Valiants of Virginia So the spinet was opened; and the merriment began and went on far into the night, while the Cleverings over the way fretted behind their closed doors in bitter resentment of Joscelyn’s conduct. Joscelyn Cheshire A Story of Revolutionary Days in the Carolinas 2011-03-10T03:00:48.177Z This made him so impatient and finally so curious that he began to break the spinet to pieces with a hammer. Child's Own Book of Great Musicians: Verdi 2011-02-05T03:00:16.947Z Moreover this woman can play on the spinet, and knows French and German. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico In the spinet and the harpsichord the strings are plucked, and therefore sounded, by small points made of leather or of quill which are under the control of the keyboard. Springtime and Other Essays Farther back in the room, sat a blind boy, on a stool before the old spinet, playing restless melodies. L'Arrabiata and Other Tales His voice came faint as the sound of a spinet. A Bed of Roses She played the spinet until her daughter’s piano replaced it, and apparently read Cowper, Hannah More, and Ossian with her children. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "Forgive me, Luisa!" she said in her hoarse voice, that seemed to come out of an ancient and tightly closed spinet. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico The best known among the group of instruments to which the clavichord belongs are the spinet and the harpsichord. Springtime and Other Essays You expect her to float into your room, in the dim future and in defiance of all propriety, and sit down before that ancient spinet. A Top-Floor Idyl There was a small piano on the barge, the notes of which had been brought by damp almost to the timbre of an exhausted spinet. Plashers Mead A Novel From the spinet he would go to the books. Fragments of an Autobiography She sang, too, to an old cracked piano which I think had been a spinet in its youth. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 He admired at Toby’s fiddling, and he asked if Red Jacket, sitting by the spinet, was a simple Huron. Rewards and Fairies The jacks, which work as in the spinet, are attached to the perpendicular wires, disposed in two parallel rows, one for each keyboard. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" That wretched spinet, which stands in the comer there, belongs to the old fellow, and he wants me to pay him the preposterous sum of ten ducats3.1 for it. Weird Tales. Vol. I Usually he took his violin under his arm, and out of the harmonies which came from the instrument and the lady’s spinet came the greater one of love. Threads of Grey and Gold The spinet, ma'am, seems quite herself to-day; I trust the ottoman passed a good night? Quality Street A Comedy I looked after the horses when I wasn’t rolling pills on top of the old spinet, while he played his fiddle and Red Jacket sang hymns. Rewards and Fairies In the background at the right, near the window, a spinet with a chair before it. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature Then, turning to Salvator, he requested payment of the ten ducats for the spinet he had sold him. Weird Tales. Vol. I She was well educated, read a great deal, and played the spinet unusually well. Threads of Grey and Gold As the spinet fell, one of its legs, rising swiftly into the air, knocked Colden’s blade upward, and the Tory leaped back lest Peyton might avail himself of the opening. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 As soon as the dancing clock struck midnight that Sunday—I was lying under the spinet—I heard Toby’s fiddle. Rewards and Fairies This development was furthered by the perfecting of two groups of instruments: The violins, by the great Italian masters; and those precursors of our modern pianoforte, the harpsichord, clavichord and spinet. Music: An Art and a Language "I have kept my word with respect to the spinet, my dear Signer Pasquale," breathed Salvator in the old man's ear. Weird Tales. Vol. I I repeated, and looked in mystification at the portrait above the spinet. The Romance of a Plain Man “No, I thank you,” she said, laying down the book, and went back to the spinet. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 The dress of the lady who leans upon the spinet is white, embroidered with flowers. Frederic Lord Leighton An Illustrated Record of His Life and Work The countess, our sister, is at the spinet. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges The first spinets and virginals made on this side of the water were undoubtedly of Philadelphia manufacture. How the Piano Came to Be In a massive gilt frame over a rosewood spinet there was a picture of Miss Mitty and Miss Mataoca, painted in fancy dress, with clasped hands, under a garland of roses. The Romance of a Plain Man Then, as if about to swoon, he threw his head back, lost his hold of the chair-back, and staggered to the spinet. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Down through the changing scale, through the whole range of cymbal and spinet, “flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, dulcimer, and all kinds of music,” stand literally before me, and a strange revelation it is. The First Violin A Novel In those days musical nuns played upon a dumb spinet, that they might not disturb the quiet of their convents. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden The virginal, spinet, and harpsichord followed the clavichord in rapid succession, considering that the last named instrument had been in favor for such a long time, with seemingly no attempt at improvement. How the Piano Came to Be Beyond them, over the rosewood spinet, I saw their portrait, painted in fancy dress, with clasped hands under a garland of roses. The Romance of a Plain Man The negroes put down the settle and lifted Peyton to a sofa that stood against the western side of the room, between a spinet and the northern wall. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 The gay people of Paris were one day invited to attend a musical entertainment, in which "a magic spinet" was to be the chief attraction. Harper's Young People, May 11, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly One of these spinets was smuggled into the garret of Dr. Handel’s house. Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden There are two theories as to the origin of the name "spinet." How the Piano Came to Be Then Pamela, who had quite bewitched her cousin with tales of Primrose's singing, insisted that she should go to the spinet. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia While he was making some insignificant answer, the maid, in moving the candelabrum on the spinet, accidentally brushed therefrom his hat, which had been lying on it. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 "I sing mine," she says, going over to the spinet. Nancy Stair A Novel Her laugh was sweet and tinkly, like the upper notes of a spinet. It, and Other Stories In tone the spinet was usually a fifth higher than that of the harpsichord, which came into favor during the eighteenth century. How the Piano Came to Be Patty has seen to it that I shall know something besides strumming on the spinet and reading French verse. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia Elizabeth sat down on the music-seat before the spinet, and became serious,—or, more accurately, businesslike. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 A spinet, inlaid with ebony and ivory, formed a centre for the arrangement of many other musical instruments—a viol, mandolins gay with ribbons, a theorbo, flutes and clarinets. The Rough Road He remembered that formerly he also used to play and draw, and he thought that if he had the smallest spinet and some chalks, he could bear it with patience. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental It was not until after the revolutionary period that the spinet and harpsichord were superseded in this country by the piano. How the Piano Came to Be There was the spinet and singing of songs, dancing and doing fine needlework. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia Peyton looked from her to the spinet, thence to the sofa, thence back to the table. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Such instruments were popular in England in the late 17th and early 18th centuries and were known in English as spinets during the period of their popularity. Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries D'Harmental gave a double louis to the porter, telling him that in half an hour he wished to have a spinet and some pencils. The Conspirators The Chevalier d'Harmental A humming sound," said Josiah Franklin, who had come within hearing; "there are some things besides spinets that make humming sounds, and Ben must know how poor we are. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin In a sort of alcove stood the spinet. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia She sat down at the spinet with her back towards him, and somehow conveyed in her attitude that she thought him no longer in the room. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Of course it is understood that both types of virginals as well as the spinet and the harpsichord were keyed chordophones employing the plucking action of jacks and plectra. Italian Harpsichord-Building in the 16th and 17th Centuries Flora remained in Milton with her brother Angus till her thirteenth year, when she was taken into the mansion of the Clanranalds, where she became an accomplished player on the spinet. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America "Wouldn't a spinet be rather out of place in a candle shop?" asked the mother. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin He had listened to Primrose playing on her spinet and singing pretty old love songs that she did not understand aught of but the rare melody. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia She began to play the spinet, very quietly and unobtrusively, with an absence of resentment, and with a seemingly unconscious indifference, that gave him a paralyzing sense of nothingness. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 All day the Landhofmeisterin busied herself with her books, with playing upon the spinet, and singing her favourite songs. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg The virginal, although distinct, was associated with the spinet, which with the later harpsichord may be found in houses which have been but little disturbed since the middle of the eighteenth century. Chats on Household Curios "Do you think that you could learn to play the spinet, Jenny?" True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin But now she went straight at her spinet. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia Now when, from her seat at the spinet, she saw him actually crossing the threshold near her, she called out, gently, “A moment, captain.” The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 The pink-brown woodwork of the spinet and chair prevent the colour scheme from being cold. Line and Form (1900) A withered wire, Moves a thin ghost of music in the spinet. Over the Fireside with Silent Friends I am sure that it is a spinet that he will send. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin I made a robin's song on the spinet quite by myself, one afternoon. A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia She had risen from the music seat, and now stood with her back against the spinet, her hands behind her, her head turned slightly upward, facing him. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 Afterward grandmamma played on the spinet and they danced several pretty simple figures, ending with the minuet. A Little Girl in Old Boston She seemed to have a natural talent for music, and many an hour she spent at the old spinet drawing tender tones from the yellowed keys. Marcia Schuyler I will write him a beautiful letter in return, and will not tell him how I had hoped for a spinet. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin There are interesting old books on the virginals, harpsichord, and spinet. The Book-Hunter at Home Elizabeth turned her back towards the spinet and Peyton, and faced the door to the hall. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 She could play on her old-fashioned spinet for the children to dance, and sometimes she sang the songs of her youth, though her voice had grown a trifle unsteady in singing. A Little Girl in Old Boston When I was a girl my grandfather had a spinet, the only one for miles around, and it was taken great care of. Marcia Schuyler "Yes, and he must see how many girls are adding the music of the spinet to their accomplishments." True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin Two hours later Sir Charles Carew rose from the supper-table, and leaving the gentlemen at wine, passed into the great room, and came softly up to Patricia, sitting at the spinet. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia Peyton staggered, as if shot, around the projection of the spinet, and came to a rest in the small space between that projection and the west wall of the room. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 It's tone was so much richer and deeper than the old spinet. A Little Girl in Old Boston The spinet had been in the family for a number of years and very proud had the Schuyler girls been of it. Marcia Schuyler I think that Ben is real good—and a spinet would have been out of place here. True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin The wax candles still burned upon the spinet, and upon the high mantel, and in the middle of the floor lay the overturned chess table. Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia Elizabeth, whose back was still towards Peyton, who had risen and was leaning on the spinet, addressed the steward in a low, embarrassed tone, as if ashamed of the weakness newly come over her. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 After tea they had music; and he found that Mr. Medlin performed admirably on the violin, his wife played the spinet, Jack the clarionet, and Sophy--the eldest girl--the piccolo. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) The tone was sweeter than the old spinet, or the harpsichord owned by Squire Hartrandt. Marcia Schuyler "Now I know it is a spinet I heard humming—I told you about it, mother." True to His Home A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin One went to a spinet which stood at the end of the room, and another brought in a violin and began to strike up a dancing air. Hurricane Hurry At length she replaced the nosegay on the spinet, and went to the fireplace, where she gazed at the writhing flames, and waited for him to speak. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 But the boy got an old spinet and practiced on it secretly in a hayloft. Pushing to the Front And it is tiresome to practise on the spinet, hour after hour—counting time and all that. A Little Girl in Old Salem Precisely set Awaits the slender legged spinet Expectant of its happy lot, The while the player stays to twist The cobweb ruffle from his wrist. The Dreamers And Other Poems Over the grocer's shop was a little parlor, and in it was a spinet that young Giuseppe had the use of four evenings a week. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians But Peyton was heedful of none but Elizabeth, who had laid her flowers on the spinet and was taking off her cloak. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 He stole midnight interviews with a dumb spinet in a secret attic. Pushing to the Front She had been taking lessons on the spinet, but the painting was a great rival. A Little Girl in Old Salem The organ, the violin and the predecessor of the pianoforte, the spinet, came to practical form at nearly the same time. A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present In those days there was a tax on spinets, and I believe that this tax has never been282 rescinded, for you are taxed if you keep a piano, now, in any part of Italy. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians And she took them up from the spinet to breath their odor. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 One of his motets calls for an orchestra of eight trombones, eight violas, eight large flutes, a spinet and a large lute. Some Forerunners of Italian Opera One of the girls played on the spinet afterward. A Little Girl in Old Salem The essential distinction between the cembalo and the spinet was in the manner of tone production. A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present Several times the poor grocer's spinet stood in sore peril from the publicans and sinners, but the bailiffs were bought off by Signore Barezzi, who came to the rescue. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians Harry went and looked behind the spinet, then examined the small spaces between other objects and the wall. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 The little spinet was almost dumb, and the voice which had cheered so many lonely hours spent in its companionship was hardly more than a whisper. Story-Lives of Great Musicians Cynthia's going to have the back parlor for hers, and Mr. Leverett has bought a new spinet. A Little Girl in Old Salem The clavier, or spinet, was a better instrument than the lute, which at length it superseded, having more tones and a greater harmonic capacity. A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present Under her sympathetic touch a gentle stream of melody flowed from the old-time piano, scarcely stronger toned in its decrepitude, than the spinet of a former century. The Colonel's Dream Old Mr. Valentine, having exhausted his present stock of mutterings, now walked over to Miss Sally, who had sat down near the spinet. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 To him the greatest joy of existence was to steal away to his garret next the sky and whisper his secrets to the friendly spinet. Story-Lives of Great Musicians There was a thin-legged spinet, with a Latin legend running across the front of the cover, which was always down. A Little Girl in Old Salem The boy was of a quiet, melancholy character, with one passion—music; and when he was seven years of age his father purchased a spinet for his practice. A Popular History of the Art of Music From the Earliest Times Until the Present A spinet inlaid with ivory formed the center for the arrangement of other musical instruments—a viol, mandolins, and flutes. The Literary World Seventh Reader Here he found himself well placed, for here he could be approached on one side only,—unless his adversaries should follow his example and come at him from the top of the spinet. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 The spinet desk, the bureau, the chiffonier, the closet, I cleared of every trace of me. The Fifth Wheel A Novel She wouldn't let him hear, when Emily inquired if I could sing, accompanying myself on the spinet, but began asking him eagerly about the library, which it seems is rather famous. Set in Silver She was but wild, witty Nelly Carnegie, whom no precise, stern mother could tame, no hard life at her embroidery or her spinet could subdue. Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes By as much as that grand piano is better than that poor little spinet, by so much is the present time better than the days when Louis XIV. was king. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. Still guarding himself from his enemy’s thrusts, Peyton heard one of the men leap from the music seat to the spinet, and the other advance creeping, doubtless with gun before him, under the instrument. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 If it hadn't been for Esther's quiet determination I might have crawled back to Edith any one of those hot stifling nights and begged for admittance to the cool chamber with the spinet desk. The Fifth Wheel A Novel They did better execution at a tub than at a spinet, and could handle a rolling-pin more satisfactorily than a sketch-book. The Ontario Readers: Fourth Book The first time Robert heard the spinet played was at the house of Dr. Lawrie, then minister of Loudon, now in Glasgow. The Complete Works of Robert Burns: Containing his Poems, Songs, and Correspondence. With a New Life of the Poet, and Notices, Critical and Biographical by Allan Cunningham A harpsichord was nothing but a very large and powerful spinet. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 20, No. 117, July, 1867. Peyton leaped down from his height to the little space behind the spinet projection, where he had hidden a week before. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 As the song faded to the last tinkling notes of the spinet her fingers took to touching low, tuneless melodies like thoughts creeping into thoughts, or perfume of flowers in the dark. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade The spinet in the ball-room alcove was tinkling out the overture to a minuet, and she laid the tips of her dainty fingers on the colonel's arm. The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady In another corner shone the polished surface of a spidery-legged little spinet. Maida's Little Shop The instruments for which the first group of writers down to Haydn and Mozart wrote, were the immediate precursors of the pianoforte—the clavichord, spinet, or virginal, and harpsichord. How to Listen to Music, 7th ed. Hints and Suggestions to Untaught Lovers of the Art “I trust, Miss Philipse, when I am gone—” But Elizabeth was now oblivious of surroundings; the notes from the spinet became louder, and she began to hum the air in a low, agreeable voice. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 "Ghosts haven't hands," says Hortense, touching mine lightly; and the touch brought the memory of those old mocking airs from the spinet. Heralds of Empire Being the Story of One Ramsay Stanhope, Lieutenant to Pierre Radisson in the Northern Fur Trade The elder Verdi, though very poor, gratified the child's love of music when he was about eight by buying a small spinet, and placing him under the instruction of Provesi, a teacher in Busseto. Great Italian and French Composers Maida used to try to pick out the airs of these games on the spinet—she never could decide which was the sweetest. Maida's Little Shop But the boy Handel, passionately fond of sweet sounds, had, with the connivance of his nurse, hidden in the garret a poor spinet, and in stolen hours taught himself how to play. The Great German Composers And she resumed her seat at the spinet, and her playing. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 In the pictures of Terborch ladies in satin dresses play the spinet and the guitar. The Book of Art for Young People Before the spinet a bench was placed about four feet below the keys, and I was put upon the bench. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World They formed in line and marched into the shop to a tune that Billy thumped out of the silver-toned old spinet. Maida's Little Shop Dear friend, it is a spinet,—a harpsichord. Greenwich Village The man who had been under the fallen spinet had now extricated himself, and regained his feet, and he and Colden rushed on Peyton at once. The Continental Dragoon A Love Story of Philipse Manor-House in 1778 He was especially struck by one, a lady in green, who played with long white hands on a spinet. Mike Fletcher A Novel I called it a spinet, because it somewhat resembled that instrument, and was played upon in the same manner. Gulliver's Travels Into Several Remote Regions of the World Their handiwork was visible in the laborious embroideries of the fire-screen near the empty grate, and the spinet in one unlighted corner still guarded their gay and amiable airs. The Voice of the People The sounds which the old worn out spinet gave forth were tremulous and thin, and made one think of an ancient harp; but the maiden's voice recalled the lark's song of rejoicing. The Northern Light But now suddenly the high walls appeared lined with books, the old spinet gave way to the secrétaire of some man of learning, whose full-bottomed wig was peering above the back of a red-leather arm-chair. The Man-Wolf and Other Tales The spinet was an interesting heirloom, no doubt, but would not help Celia solve the problem of bread and butter. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters It was originally a progressive growth from the ancient lyre, through the harp, psaltery, dulcimer, clavictherium, clavichord, virginal, spinet, harpsichord, to the piano of Christofali in the early years of the last century. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made They reached the window where Tommy had watched once before, and looking in together saw the room plainly by the light of a lamp which stood on the spinet. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood The old spinets and harpsichords, with their charming inlaid cases, were beautiful, but they gave forth only tinkly sounds. The House in Good Taste By placing cloth upon the strings he so deadened the wires that no one downstairs could hear the tones when the spinet was played. Music Talks with Children She wanted to know about the purchaser of the spinet, but Morgan seemed inclined to evade her questions. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters "The first piano ever brought to California" stood in a corner, looking like the ghost of an ancient spinet. The Bell in the Fog and Other Stories The Painted Lady could play on the spinet beautifully, but Grizel could not play, though it was she who was trying to play now. Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood There were other things in the room besides the pictures: a few chairs, the brocade of which matched the tapestry on the wall; an inlaid spinet; three bronzes. Through stained glass She played the spinet with great feeling, and the spinet and the violin go very well together. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen At one end of this room stood the ancient spinet, long ago the property of her own great-grandmother, which she was told would some day be hers. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters She sang, too, to an old cracked piano, which I think had been a spinet in its youth. The Bed-Book of Happiness In 1820, when Giuseppe was seven years old, Carlo Verdi committed a great extravagance for an innkeeper; he bought a spinet for his son, something very unheard of for so poor a man to do. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians I can see that this music would sound better on the harpsichord or the spinet.... Evelyn Innes Keep your lips or finger-tips For flute or spinet's dancing chips; I await a tenderer touch, I ask more or not so much: Give me to the atmosphere,— Where is the wind, my brother,—where? Poems Household Edition A great-grandmother called Saint Cecilia was not half so interesting as a beautiful great-aunt with a romantic love story; and an old and useless spinet not to be compared to a ring like Patricia's. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters When at La Mura after his dreamy playing, on a spinet of 1522, old airs, melodious, melancholy airs, Browning would propose to read aloud, it was not his own poetry that he most willingly chose. Robert Browning In one of the upper rooms stood the old spinet that Verdi hacked at as a child. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Mr. Cathro, who, though a lean man, needed a great deal of room at table, had been seated far away from the spinet, to allow Christina to pass him without climbing. Tommy and Grizel She tried her spinet, but her ear seemed to have lost its music; she looked at her easel, but the cunning had fled from her touch. Venetia As she unlocked the door of Saint Cecilia's room, Celia could not help remembering the days when she had looked forward so happily to owning the spinet, and seeing it stand beneath her great-grandmother's portrait. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters But she was well trained in social and domestic accomplishments, could dance and play on the spinet--in short, was brought up a "gentlewoman." George Washington: Farmer He saw he could not punish the good spinet because he did not know enough to strike a common chord. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians The spinet suddenly clapped a hand to her brow. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos The old gentleman in the red coat, his hand on his sword, looked on her benignly; and the lady playing the spinet smiled as sweetly as was her wont. Vain Fortune Miss Betty said it might as well have been left in the spinet, for all the good it did any one. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters Glumdalclitch kept one in her chamber, and a master attended twice a-week to teach her: I called it a spinet, because it somewhat resembled that instrument, and was played upon in the same manner. Gulliver's Travels No one had taught him how to play; it was innate genius that guided his little hands to find the right harmonies and bring melody out of the old spinet. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Guns, you will become a spinet and a spinning wheel respectively, and Moon, you'll turn into a table. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos I feel, when I sit at the spinet, that my personality is truly represented by my surroundings at last. Hermione's Group of Thinkers "The spinet won't mind that; it is used to being alone," Celia answered cheerfully, standing before the mirror, fastening an oak leaf on her dress. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters Before the spinet a bench was placed, about four feet below the keys, and I was put upon the bench. Gulliver's Travels Often at night, when all were asleep, he would steal away to the garret and work at the spinet, mastering difficulties one by one. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians George came in, with a yardstick tied around his waist for a sword, and made a deep bow which made the spinet giggle violently. The Camp Fire Girls Do Their Bit Or, over the Top with the Winnebagos When I sit at the spinet and look at Lady Clarissa I often wonder what people do without family traditions. Hermione's Group of Thinkers Half an hour later she was standing by the spinet, absently touching the tuneless keys, when a voice from the window startled her. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters I had learned in my youth to play a little upon the spinet. Gulliver's Travels For he had acquired a little worm-eaten spinet, and he had added to his treasures the first six sonatas of Emmanuel Bach. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians He admired at Toby's fiddling, and he asked if Red Jacket, sitting by the spinet, was a simple Huron. Rewards and Fairies I bought the loveliest old spinet — truly, a fine! Hermione's Group of Thinkers Two hundred dollars would be a great help toward Tom's expenses, but to give up her grandmother's spinet? Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters The conductor's stand and his spinet remained intact. Tracks of a Rolling Stone Within a woman was singing, to the tinkling accompaniment of a spinet, for the delectation of Lord Remon. The Certain Hour I looked after the horses when I wasn't rolling pills on top of the old spinet, while he played his fiddle and Red Jacket sang hymns. Rewards and Fairies There was, however, an old spinet in one of the parlours. Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire Poor old spinet, it is too bad to send you away. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters She passed into an ante-room, with tapestried walls, and a divan covered with raised velvet, a music desk of gilded wood, and a spinet, on which was painted the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. London Pride Or When the World Was Younger Through Heidegger, Handel was introduced to Mary Granville, then a little girl of ten, whom he delighted by his performance on her own spinet. Handel As soon as the dancing clock struck midnight that Sunday—I was lying under the spinet—I heard Toby's fiddle. Rewards and Fairies I went into the smoking-room and sat down before the spinet. The King in Yellow Allan remembered the prim little sitting room, and how Celia had looked forward to owning the spinet, and it troubled him to think she was compelled to part with it. Mr. Pat's Little Girl A Story of the Arden Foresters My dear child, you do not understand dancing—you care not for the politer arts—you can get no more music out of a spinet than by pulling a dead hog by the ear. The Virginians When Lord Fairfax governed the Province of Virginia, that first Sally, in the stateliness of panniered brocades and powdered hair, may have tripped a measure to the harpsichord or spinet. The Call of the Cumberlands In one of the rooms was a spinet. The Early Life of Mark Rutherford (W. Hale White) A sweet-toned old spinet in good repair stood by the window. The King in Yellow An old spinet stood in a distant window, and the drab moreen curtains had once been handsome. Light O' the Morning A letter's like the music that the ladies have for their spinets—naething but black scores, compared to the same tune played or sung. The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 2 For pastime, merely, they plied their battle-axes on the carvings, inscriptions, and vast collection of statuary in marble and bronze found by them on the spinet, and elsewhere in the edifice. The Prince of India — Volume 02 It contained an old spinet, and above it the picture of a young girl; a face of melancholy, tender beauty, with that far-off look, which the French call predestinee, in the solemn eyes. The Hallam Succession A ray of moonlight silvered one edge of the old spinet, and the polished wood seemed to exhale the sounds as perfume floats above a box of sandalwood. The King in Yellow They could do better execution over a wash tub than at a spinet. Country Life in Canada Fifty Years Ago Personal recollections and reminiscences of a sexagenarian There was also a spinet, and a corner closet of books, of which every packet brought her a variety. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker "What do you ask for this thing?" tapping the dusty spinet with his walking-stick. A Fool and His Money Go to thy spinet, child, and don’t let me hear any more such foolish babble. Janice Meredith There is an old spinet quite out of order. Emile A thrummer of wire; a player on the spinet, harpsichord, of guitar. 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue There's only the dear old spinet in the drawing-room,—it's sweet to sing to, and Cicely will love it,—but she must have a glorious 'grand' as well. God's Good Man He repeated that remark, too good to be lost, about the spinet; it led to Scarlatti, Mozart, Handel. South Wind “Let me add in payment for the information that this is a spinet.” Janice Meredith The noise pleases him and sends him to sleep, reminding him of the days when he courted me and I used to strum upon that spinet with one finger. Swallow: a tale of the great trek My father in those times fashioned wonderful organs with pipes of wood, spinets the fairest and most excellent which then could be seen, viols and lutes and harps of the most beautiful and perfect construction. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini There is not a piano in this room,—but Cicely will play the accompaniment on the old spinet—it's quite in tune. God's Good Man Kircher placed the score upon the desk of the spinet, and began to play. Prince Eugene and His Times “I don’t care what mommy thinks,” Miss Meredith confided to Tabitha in the parlour, as the one took her seat at an embroidery frame and the other at the spinet. Janice Meredith He had his old, worm-eaten spinet, and his health and his good spirits; and although he was still poor and unknown, he was "making himself all the time," like Sir Walter Scott in Liddesdale. Haydn She sat down before the spinet and opened it. Marie Antoinette and Her Son Opening the painted lid with the greatest tenderness and care, she passed her hands lightly over the spinet's worn and yellow ivory keys and evoked a faint fairy-like tinkling. God's Good Man You married my friend Ottavio: well, did you ever open the spinet from the hour when the Church united him to you? Man and Superman After dinner she spent some time in spinet practice, and then rising announced to the elders that she must pack for the morrow’s journey. Janice Meredith A spinet stood open in mid-chamber, and upon it were sheets of music, a few books and a bowl of emerald-green ware, charged now with roses, whose fragrance lay heavy on the air. The Lion's Skin The queen, in a simple white dress, her light brown, slightly powdered hair concealed by a black lace head-dress, sat at the spinet on which her white hands rested. Marie Antoinette and Her Son She laughed, and touched a chord on the spinet. God's Good Man A young married woman has something else to do than sit at the spinet without any support for her back; so she gets out of the habit of playing. Man and Superman The Countess, our sister, is at the spinet. The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. A Colonel in the Service of Her Majesty Queen Anne Hortensia took her seat upon the long stool that stood at the spinet, her back to the instrument, and with hands idle in her lap—the same cold reserve upon her countenance-she awaited his communication. The Lion's Skin In the drawing-room she found a harpsichord, a spinet, and a piano, all tuned expressly for her. Put Yourself in His Place In a corner of the room there stood a little spinet, which not one of them had noticed before. Virgin Soil She had a music-master to teach her the spinet; a dancing-master, too, to teach her the Minuet and the Triumph and the Gaudy. Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story And to the mention of a Clementi piano, that short, gentle, sad, old, little sort of piano people will insist upon calling a spinet, in her flat. The Research Magnificent And he left his place by the spinet to come and stand immediately before her, barring her passage to the door. The Lion's Skin |
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