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TRÉSOR MUSICAL. [ L. M. M. ]

TRIO. P. 172b, l. 25 from bottom, for three read four, and after latest read but one.

TRIPLET. For an addition concerning the performance of triplets in old music, see in Appendix, vol. iv. p. 618a.

TRITONE. The interval of the augmented fourth, consisting of three whole tones, whence the name is derived. [See .]

TROIS COULEURS, LES, is the title of one of the most popular of the political songs written after the French Revolution of 1830, celebrating the fall of the white flag and the return of the tricolor. It rivalled in popularity the Parisienne, and at one time, even the Marseillaise itself. It was written in one night by Adolphe Vogel, grandson of the author of 'Démophon,' who was born at Lille in 1805, and had just begun his studies at the Paris Conservatoire. The author, who is still living, was then 25 years of age, and 'Les Trois Couleurs,' together with the song 'L'Ange déchu,' have been the greatest successes of his career. The day after it was written all Paris was singing

