He specifies that the timpani be played con sordino in a section of the piece. |
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I notice that the passage I quoted from the 3rd is marked con sordino. |
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Or when he asks, 'Do you really want con sordino, or should it be slightly flautando, or should they play it on the bridge?,' you need to be able to answer and not stand scratching your head for five minutes. |
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