Mar 18, 2005 16:13
19 yrs ago
Italian term
Estonia
It's done!
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, Spanish to Italian, Italian to English, and 1 more.
dare il la
Non-PRO
Homework / test
Italian to English
Art/Literary
Linguistics
"Sarà Riccardo Muti a dare il "la" alla nuova vita del teatro ricostruito
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | will be conducting at the opening of the newly renovated theatre |
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will be conducting at the opening of the newly renovated theatre
dare il 'la ' means to sound the A, which is what the oboe does so the orchestra can tune up just before the conductor enters and concert/opera starts.
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Note added at 6 mins (2005-03-18 16:20:36 GMT)
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er, or the orchestra can tune (without the up)
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Note added at 6 mins (2005-03-18 16:20:36 GMT)
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er, or the orchestra can tune (without the up)
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