Paganini
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Definition
Proper noun * Niccolò Paganini: An Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer, widely regarded as one of the most celebrated and technically virtuosic violinists in history. He lived from 1782 to 1840.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The concert featured a performance of a Paganini caprice.
- Many violinists consider mastering Paganini's 24 Caprices to be a major career milestone.
- His technique was so extraordinary that some people believed Paganini had made a deal with the devil.
Advanced Usage
- The name Paganini is often used as a metaphor or benchmark for extreme technical mastery on the violin or in music generally.
- He plays the guitar with the speed and precision of a Paganini of the fretboard.
Variants and Related Words
- Paganiniesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style, technique, or flair of Paganini.
- The composer wrote a set of Paganiniesque études for the piano.
Synonyms
- Virtuoso (when referring to his skill level)
- Maestro
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Like Paganini": Used to describe someone performing a task, especially a musical one, with seemingly superhuman skill and flair.
- The programmer debugged the complex code like Paganini, solving problems no one else could.
Noun
- Italian violinist and composer of music for the violin (1782-1840)