edward benjamin britten

Thân thiện

A conductor leads an orchestra in a performance of a piece by Edward Benjamin Britten.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Edward Benjamin Britten: A major English composer of the 20th century, renowned for his operas and other musical works. He lived from 1913 to 1976.

Usage

• The name "Edward Benjamin Britten" is used to refer to the composer himself, his life, and his body of work.
• It functions as a singular proper noun and is typically not pluralized.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The festival featured a performance of Edward Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem."
  • A biography of Edward Benjamin Britten details his collaborations with tenor Peter Pears.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often shortened to Benjamin Britten or simply Britten in musical contexts.
  • Britten's operas are staples of the English repertoire.

Variants and Related Words

• Britten (n): A common shortened form of the composer's surname.
  • The concert included pieces by Britten and Elgar.

Synonyms

• Composer Britten: A descriptive synonym.
• Benjamin Britten: The name form most commonly used in artistic circles.

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically and exclusively refers to the historical figure, the composer Edward Benjamin Britten. It does not have other general meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. major English composer of the 20th century; noted for his operas (1913-1976)

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