Marc Blitzstein

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An American composer and pianist: Marc Blitzstein was a 20th-century American musician known for his compositions, particularly operas and musical theater works. His career spanned from the 1920s to the 1960s.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The musical "The Cradle Will Rock" is the most famous work by Marc Blitzstein.
    • Scholars study Marc Blitzstein for his innovative approach to political theater.
Advanced Usage
  • Referring to his artistic style: The name can be used to denote a style of socially conscious, politically engaged American musical theater.
    • The production had a distinctly Marc Blitzstein feel, blending sharp satire with popular musical forms.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blitzsteinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Marc Blitzstein or his works.
    • The play's Brechtian and Blitzsteinian techniques made it a powerful critique.
Synonyms
  • Composer: A person who writes music.
  • Librettist: A writer of the text (libretto) for an opera or musical (Blitzstein often wrote his own libretti).
Related Phrases
  • "In the tradition of Blitzstein": Describing a work that follows his model of using musical theater for social commentary.
    • The new protest musical is firmly in the tradition of Blitzstein.
Related Idioms
Noun
  1. United States pianist and composer of operas and musical plays (1905-1964)

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