Definition

Proper noun: - Victor Herbert: A United States musician, composer, and conductor, renowned for his significant contributions to operetta and comic opera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestra performed a medley of songs by Victor Herbert.
  • Victor Herbert was a founding member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP).
  • His operetta "Babes in Toyland" is one of Victor Herbert's most famous works.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Cultural Reference: The name is used to refer specifically to his body of work and his influence on American musical theatre.
  • The festival celebrated the golden age of operetta, featuring works by Victor Herbert and his contemporaries.

Variants and Related Words

• Herbertian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Victor Herbert or his musical style.
  • The piece had a light, Herbertian charm.

Synonyms

• Composer, operetta composer, musician.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• "A Victor Herbert operetta": A common phrase used to describe a light, romantic comic opera in his style.
  • The community theatre is putting on a classic Victor Herbert operetta this spring.

Noun

1. United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)