Arthur Sullivan

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Definition

Proper noun: * Sir Arthur Sullivan: An English composer best known for his collaboration with the librettist W.S. Gilbert, creating a series of highly successful comic operettas (also known as Savoy Operas) in the late 19th century. He was also a respected composer of serious music, including hymns, orchestral works, and a grand opera.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The music for The Pirates of Penzance was composed by Arthur Sullivan.
    • Arthur Sullivan's partnership with W.S. Gilbert is legendary in musical theatre history.
    • Beyond the operettas, Arthur Sullivan wrote the hymn "Onward, Christian Soldiers."
Advanced Usage
  • "The Gilbert and Sullivan operas": This phrase collectively refers to the body of work created by the partnership of W.S. Gilbert (words) and Arthur Sullivan (music).
    • Our local theatre company specializes in performing the Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sullivan: A common shortened reference to the composer.
    • The score is by Sullivan.
  • Gilbert and Sullivan: The inseparable pairing used as a compound term to describe their collaborative works and style.
    • He has a passion for Gilbert and Sullivan.
Synonyms
  • Composer
  • Musician
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "A Gilbert and Sullivan style": Used to describe something that is light, comic, witty, and intricately patterned, reminiscent of their operettas.
    • The political satire had a very Gilbert and Sullivan style to it.
Noun
  1. English composer of operettas who collaborated with the librettist William Gilbert (1842-1900)

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