Dukas
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Definition
Proper noun * Paul Dukas: A French composer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his orchestral works, particularly The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Usage
The word "Dukas" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the composer Paul Dukas. It is not used as a common noun. * The concert program featured a piece by Dukas. * Dukas's most famous work is a symphonic poem based on a Goethe ballad.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Dukas" can be used metonymically to refer to his body of work or his musical style.
- The influence of Dukas can be heard in the works of several later composers.
Variants and Related Words
- Dukas's: The possessive form, used to indicate something belonging to or created by the composer.
- Dukas's meticulous approach to composition is well-documented.
Synonyms
- Paul Dukas: The full name is a direct synonym.
- The composer of The Sorcerer's Apprentice: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous piece.
Noun
- French composer (1865-1935)