Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Andrés Segovia: A Spanish guitarist renowned for establishing the classical guitar as a serious solo concert instrument in the 20th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The music of Andrés Segovia inspired a new generation of classical guitarists.
  • Many consider Andrés Segovia the father of the modern classical guitar tradition.

Advanced Usage

• "the Segovia technique": Refers to specific instrumental techniques and approaches to guitar playing developed and popularized by Andrés Segovia.
  • The student spent years mastering the Segovia technique.

Variants and Related Words

• Segovian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Andrés Segovia or his style.
  • The guitarist's interpretation had a distinctly Segovian elegance.

Synonyms

• Maestro: A title of respect used for a distinguished musician, especially a conductor or composer, often applied to Segovia.
• Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit, a term fitting for Segovia's mastery.

Noun

1. Spanish guitarist who made classical guitar a concert instrument (1893-1987)