Lulli

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Proper noun * Jean-Baptiste Lully: The name refers to a specific historical figure, a French composer of Italian birth. He is noted for being the court composer to King Louis XIV of France and for playing a pivotal role in establishing French national opera.

Usage Notes
  • "Lully" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. It is not used as a common noun with a general meaning.
  • It is typically found in historical, musical, and cultural contexts discussing Baroque music, French opera, or the court of Louis XIV.
Examples
  • In historical context:
    • The music of Lully dominated the French court during the reign of the Sun King.
    • The development of the tragédie en musique is largely credited to Lully and his librettist Philippe Quinault.
  • In musical discussion:
    • The conductor specializes in Baroque repertoire, particularly the works of Lully and Rameau.
    • This overture follows the slow-fast pattern established by Lully.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used attributively to describe things related to his style or era.
    • The dancers performed a Lully-esque court ballet.
    • The orchestra uses period instruments for an authentic Lully sound.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lullian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Jean-Baptiste Lully or his music.
    • The piece exhibits typical Lullian ornamentation.
Synonyms
  • Jean-Baptiste Lully (full name).
  • Giovanni Battista Lulli (original Italian birth name).
Related Terms and Context
  • Baroque music: The musical period during which Lully worked.
  • (tragedy in music): The form of French opera he helped create.
  • Court of Louis XIV: The royal setting for which he composed most of his music.
  • French opera: The genre he was instrumental in founding.
Noun
  1. French composer (born in Italy) who was the court composer to Louis XIV and founded the national French opera (1632-1687)

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