dmitri dmitrievich shostakovich

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Russian composer: Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich was a prominent 20th-century Russian composer and pianist.
    • Known for symphonic works: He is particularly celebrated for his fifteen symphonies, which are central to his musical legacy.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The concert featured a symphony by Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich.
    • Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich's music often reflects the political tensions of his time.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and cultural reference: The name is used to refer not only to the individual but also to his body of work and its historical context.
    • Studying Dmitri Dmitrievich Shostakovich provides insight into Soviet-era art.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shostakovich: A common shortened form of the full name.
    • The Shostakovich festival begins next week.
Synonyms
  • Composer: A person who writes music.
  • Symphonist: A composer specializing in symphonies.
Related Phrases
  • The Shostakovich symphonies: Refers collectively to his fifteen numbered symphonies.
    • The conductor is recording a complete cycle of the Shostakovich symphonies.
Noun
  1. Russian composer best known for his fifteen symphonies (1906-1975)