Definition

Proper noun * Roger Sessions: An American composer, teacher, and writer on music, active in the 20th century. He is recognized for his significant contributions to contemporary classical music, particularly for his complex, intellectual compositions and his influence as a pedagogue.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The symphony was composed by Roger Sessions in 1975.
  • Roger Sessions taught composition at Princeton University for many years.
  • Scholars study the harmonic language in the music of Roger Sessions.

Advanced Usage

• "Sessionsian": (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of the musical style or techniques of Roger Sessions.
  • The piece displays a Sessionsian approach to counterpoint and form.

Variants and Related Words

• Session (noun): A meeting or period devoted to a particular activity. (Note: This is a separate, common word and not a variant of the proper noun "Roger Sessions").

Synonyms

• Composer
• Musician
• Pedagogue (in the context of teaching music)

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This proper noun does not commonly form part of idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Noun

1. United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)