Copland

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Definition

Proper noun * Aaron Copland: An American composer, conductor, and writer on music. He is widely considered one of the most important and influential American composers of the 20th century, known for creating a distinctly American musical style by incorporating elements of folk music, jazz, and open harmonies into his classical compositions.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The orchestra performed a suite by Copland.
    • Copland's "Appalachian Spring" won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1945.
    • Many students study the works of Copland to understand American musical nationalism.
Advanced Usage
  • "Coplandesque" (adjective): Describing music or a style that is reminiscent of or similar to that of Aaron Copland, often characterized by open intervals, folk-like melodies, and a sense of American pastoralism.
    • The film score had a wonderfully Coplandesque quality, evoking images of the vast American landscape.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coplandesque (adj): As described above.
Synonyms
  • Composer (specific reference)
  • American composer (contextual synonym)
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • While not a direct idiom, the phrase "the American sound" in classical music is often closely associated with the style pioneered by Copland.
    • He is credited with defining the American sound in orchestral music.
Noun
  1. United States composer who developed a distinctly American music (1900-1990)

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