Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Czech composer: Antonín Dvořák was a significant composer from the Czech lands (now the Czech Republic) who lived from 1841 to 1904. He is renowned for integrating folk music influences, particularly Slavic and sometimes American, into classical music forms such as symphonies, concertos, and chamber music.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestra will perform Antonín Dvořák's "New World" Symphony this evening.
  • My favorite cello concerto was composed by Antonín Dvořák.
  • We studied the life and works of Antonín Dvořák in music history class.

Advanced Usage

• "Dvořákian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style of Antonín Dvořák's music.
  • The piece has a distinctly Dvořákian melody, reminiscent of Czech folk tunes.

Variants and Related Words

• Dvořák: A common shortened or surname-only reference to the composer.
  • The program features works by Dvořák and Smetana.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music. (This is a general term; Dvořák is a specific instance.)
• Maestro: A distinguished musician, especially a conductor or composer. (An honorary title often applied to figures like Dvořák.)

Related Phrases

• "The New World Symphony": The popular nickname for Dvořák's Symphony No. 9 in E minor, "From the New World," Op. 95, composed during his time in the United States.
  • The finale of the "New World Symphony" is powerfully evocative.

Related Idioms

(As a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure, there are no idioms directly using "Antonín Dvořák." Idioms would relate more generally to music or composition.)

Noun

1. Czech composer who combined folk elements with traditional forms (1841-1904)