Definition

Proper noun * Anton Bruckner: An Austrian composer and organist of the Romantic period, known for his symphonies, sacred choral works, and his complex, expansive musical style.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert will feature the Fourth Symphony by Anton Bruckner.
  • Scholars often study the influence of Wagner on Anton Bruckner's compositions.
  • Anton Bruckner was a devout Catholic, which is reflected in his sacred music.

Advanced Usage

• "Brucknerian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Anton Bruckner or his music, often implying grandeur, scale, and architectural structure.
  • The conductor approached the symphony with a truly Brucknerian sense of monumentality.

Variants and Related Words

• Bruckner (noun): A common shorthand reference to Anton Bruckner or his works.
  • Tonight's program is dedicated to Bruckner.

Synonyms

• Composer, symphonist, Romantic composer. (Note: These are general terms; "Anton Bruckner" refers to the specific individual.)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "A Bruckner symphony": Often used to denote a work of great length, spiritual depth, and large orchestral forces characteristic of his style.
  • Preparing for a Bruckner symphony is a major undertaking for any orchestra.

Noun

1. Austrian organist and composer of romantic music (1824-1896)