Falla

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Definition

Proper noun * Manuel de Falla: A Spanish composer and pianist, considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century Spanish classical music. His works often incorporate elements of Spanish folk music, particularly from the Andalusian region.

Usage
  • The name "Falla" is used to refer specifically to the person, Manuel de Falla, and his body of work.
  • It is typically used in contexts discussing music history, classical music, or Spanish culture.
Examples
  • In music history:
  • Discussing a composition: in class this semester.*
  • In cultural context:
Advanced Usage
  • The term is sometimes used metonymically to refer to his musical style or aesthetic.
    • The piece has a distinctly Falla-esque quality, with its use of complex rhythms and folk melodies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fallian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Manuel de Falla or his music.
    • The guitarist's performance emphasized the Fallian harmonies.
Synonyms
  • Manuel de Falla (full name)
  • The composer Falla
Related Idioms or Phrases

(Not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. The name itself is the primary reference.)

Noun
  1. Spanish composer and pianist (1876-1946)