Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Charles Camille Saint-Saëns: A French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist of the Romantic era. He is known for his contributions to a wide range of musical forms, including symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The concert featured a performance of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns's "The Carnival of the Animals."
  • Scholars study the life and works of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns to understand French Romantic music.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his body of work: The name is often used to refer collectively to his musical compositions.
  • The festival will focus on the chamber music of Charles Camille Saint-Saëns.

Variants and Related Words

• Saint-Saëns: A common shortened form of the surname used to refer to the composer.
  • The piece is by Saint-Saëns.

Synonyms

• Composer: A person who writes music.
• Musician: A person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented.

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Noun

1. French pianist and composer (1835-1921)