Ormandy

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A surname: "Ormandy" is a surname of Hungarian origin.
    • A specific person: Primarily refers to Eugene Ormandy, a renowned Hungarian-born American conductor.
Usage
  • As a proper noun: The word is used almost exclusively as a proper name to refer to the conductor Eugene Ormandy or to individuals with that surname.
    • The Philadelphia Orchestra achieved great fame under Ormandy.
    • Is she related to the Ormandy family?
Advanced Usage
  • Metonymic use: The name "Ormandy" can be used metonymically to refer to the era, style, or recorded body of work associated with him.
    • This recording is classic Ormandy—rich string sound and dramatic phrasing.
    • The Ormandy years are considered a golden age for the orchestra.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ormandyesque (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the musical style of Eugene Ormandy.
    • The string section produced an Ormandyesque warmth.
Synonyms
  • Conductor: A person who directs the performance of an orchestra.
  • Maestro: A distinguished conductor, musician, or teacher.
Related Phrases
  • The Ormandy sound: A specific, lush, and resonant orchestral sound cultivated by Eugene Ormandy, particularly with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
    • Audiophiles often seek out recordings to experience the famous Ormandy sound.
Noun
  1. United States conductor (born in Hungary) (1899-1985)

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