Vocabolario dei Compositori Chiave - Don Shirley

having an exceptionally high quality

a person who plays, performs, or composes music, especially professionally

known by a lot of people

to perform music on a musical instrument

a large keyboard instrument in which pressing the keys causes hammers to strike strings

brought to this world through birth

the first month of the year, after December and before February

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

a country in North America that has 50 states

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

in a morally wrong or harmful manner

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

to not stop something, such as a task or activity, and keep doing it

a place where children learn things from teachers

to a large degree

music that is rooted in Western traditions and known for its complexity and lasting cultural significance

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

in every part of the world

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

to combine two or more distinct substances or elements to form a unified whole

to compose, formulate, or prepare something abstract or written

to compose a musical piece

created firsthand by an artist or creator, not reproduced

possessing a natural skill or ability for something

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

in a manner that is free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

regardless of the circumstances or conditions

the fourth month of the year, after March and before May

a broad term encompassing various conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and valvular disorders

one of the five boroughs of New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

to respect and approve of someone or something because of their qualities, achievements, or actions

having a lot of value

relating to or containing music

a series of concerts held in different locations

to employ someone or pay them to do a particular job

referring or belonging to a racial group with dark skin color, particularly those who are from sub-Saharan Africa

someone who drives a vehicle

someone who is employed to protect a famous or important person

in a way that avoids harm or danger

the belief that certain races are superior to others