Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Russian composer: Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich was a prominent 20th-century Russian composer and pianist.
   • Known for symphonic works: He is particularly celebrated for his fifteen symphonies, which are central to his musical legacy.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured a symphony by Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich.
  • Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich's music often reflects the political tensions of his time.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and cultural reference: The name is used to refer not only to the individual but also to his body of work and its historical context.
  • Studying Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich provides insight into Soviet-era art.

Variants and Related Words

• Shostakovich: A common shortened form of the full name.
  • The Shostakovich festival begins next week.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music.
• Symphonist: A composer specializing in symphonies.

Related Phrases

• The Shostakovich symphonies: Refers collectively to his fifteen numbered symphonies.
  • The conductor is recording a complete cycle of the Shostakovich symphonies.

Noun

1. Russian composer best known for his fifteen symphonies (1906-1975)