Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A Swiss-born composer: Arthur Honegger was a composer of classical music, born in France to Swiss parents. He is historically significant as a founding member of "Les Six," a group of avant-garde composers in Paris.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestra performed a piece by Arthur Honegger.
  • Arthur Honegger's compositions often blend traditional forms with modern harmonies.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and cultural reference: The name "Arthur Honegger" is used to refer not only to the individual but also to the stylistic attributes and historical context of early 20th-century French music.
  • The concert featured works from the era of Arthur Honegger and Les Six.

Variants and Related Words

• Honeggerian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Arthur Honegger or his musical style.
  • The piece has a distinctly Honeggerian energy and rhythmic drive.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
• Member of Les Six: A direct reference to his affiliation with the famous Parisian composers' group.

Related Phrases

• Part of Les Six: This phrase is commonly used to describe Arthur Honegger's primary artistic association.
  • Although part of Les Six, Honegger's music was often more contrapuntal and serious than that of some other members.

Noun

1. Swiss composer (born in France) who was the founding member of a group in Paris that included Erik Satie and Darius Milhaud and Francis Poulenc and Jean Cocteau (1892-1955)