Definition

Proper noun: * George Percy Aldridge Grainger: A United States composer, born in Australia, who lived in London. He is noted for collecting and arranging English folk songs. (1882-1961)

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The orchestral piece "Country Gardens" is one of George Percy Aldridge Grainger's most famous arrangements.
  • Scholars study the folk song collections of George Percy Aldridge Grainger.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often shortened to Percy Grainger in common musical discourse.
  • The Percy Grainger Museum is located in Melbourne, Australia.

Variants and Related Words

• Grainger, Percy Grainger, Percy Aldridge Grainger: Common shortened or variant forms of the full name.

Synonyms

• Composer, folklorist, arranger, pianist.

Noun

1. United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)