Dvorak
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Definition
Proper noun A Czech composer of the late Romantic period, celebrated for incorporating folk music influences, particularly Slavic and Native American themes, into classical forms like symphonies, operas, and chamber music.
Usage Examples
- The orchestra will perform Dvorak's "New World" Symphony this weekend.
- Scholars often study the folk melodies in Dvorak's string quartets.
- Her thesis focuses on the influence of Bohemian culture on Dvorak.
Advanced Usage
- "Dvorakian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the style of Antonín Dvořák.
- The piece has a distinctly Dvorakian warmth and rhythmic vitality.
Variants and Related Words
- Dvořák: The correct Czech spelling, which includes the háček diacritic over the 'r'. In English contexts, it is commonly written without diacritics as "Dvorak".
- Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
Synonyms
- Antonín Dvořák (full name)
- The composer (when context is clear, e.g., "The composer of the 'American' String Quartet")
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "New World" Symphony (Symphony No. 9): Dvořák's most famous symphony, composed during his time in the United States.
- "American" String Quartet (String Quartet No. 12): A seminal chamber work composed in Spillville, Iowa.
- Cello Concerto in B minor: One of the most celebrated concertos for the instrument.
Noun
- Czech composer who combined folk elements with traditional forms (1841-1904)