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)