Humperdinck

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Definition

Proper noun * A German composer: Engelbert Humperdinck was a German composer known primarily for his operas, particularly Hänsel und Gretel, and other stage music. The name specifically refers to the historical figure.

Usage
  • The name "Humperdinck" is used to refer to the composer and his body of work.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The fairy-tale opera by Humperdinck remains popular during the holiday season.
    • We studied the compositional techniques of Humperdinck in music history class.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is sometimes used metonymically to refer to his most famous work.
    • The children's choir is preparing to perform Humperdinck. (Here, it is understood to mean his opera Hänsel und Gretel.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Humperdinckian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Engelbert Humperdinck or his music.
    • The piece has a distinctly Humperdinckian charm and orchestral color.
Synonyms
  • Engelbert Humperdinck: The full name.
  • The composer of Hänsel und Gretel: A descriptive synonym referencing his most famous work.
Note
  • This entry is for the historical composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854–1921). It is distinct from the stage name of the 20th-century British pop singer who adopted "Engelbert Humperdinck" as a pseudonym.
Noun
  1. German composer of six operas and other incidental music (1854-1921)

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