George Percy Aldridge Grainger

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Definition

Proper noun: * George Percy Aldridge Grainger: A United States composer, born in Australia, who lived in London. He is noted for collecting and arranging English folk songs. (1882-1961)

Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The orchestral piece "Country Gardens" is one of George Percy Aldridge Grainger's most famous arrangements.
    • Scholars study the folk song collections of George Percy Aldridge Grainger.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often shortened to Percy Grainger in common musical discourse.
    • The Percy Grainger Museum is located in Melbourne, Australia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grainger, Percy Grainger, Percy Aldridge Grainger: Common shortened or variant forms of the full name.
Synonyms
  • Composer, folklorist, arranger, pianist.
Noun
  1. United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)