Rezvoy, Modest Dmitriyevich
(1807–1853)
Rezvoy [Rizvóy], Modest Dmitriyevich (1807, P.; 9–7/19–1853, same). Painter, musicologist, cellist, and comp. An engineer by training, he also studied music with Fuchs. Was one of the most educated musicians of his time. Wrote many articles and was a contributor to encyclopedias and dictionaries. Also translated Fuch's textbook on composition and establ. in Russia the use of musical terms such as leading tone, mode, dominant-seventh chord, and triad. W: Sym. (inc., 1841); inst pieces…