dmitri shostakovich

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Definition

Proper noun: - Dmitri Shostakovich: A Russian composer of the Soviet period, renowned for his significant contributions to classical music, particularly through his symphonies, string quartets, and other orchestral works. He is widely regarded as one of the major composers of the 20th century.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The concert featured a powerful performance of Dmitri Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.
    • Scholars often analyze the political subtext in the music of Dmitri Shostakovich.
Advanced Usage
  • "Shostakovich's oeuvre": Refers to the entire body of work composed by Dmitri Shostakovich.
    • Shostakovich's oeuvre reflects the complex tensions of artistic expression under the Soviet regime.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shostakovich (n): A common shortened form used to refer to the composer or his music.
    • The quartet is dedicated to studying Shostakovich.
Synonyms
  • Composer: A person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation.
  • Symphonist: A composer of symphonies.
Noun
  1. Russian composer best known for his fifteen symphonies (1906-1975)