glinka
Definition
Proper noun * Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka: A Russian composer, widely regarded as the founder of the Russian classical music tradition. He lived from 1804 to 1857.
Usage Notes
- Glinka is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, Mikhail Glinka.
- It is not used as a common noun with a separate meaning.
- When discussing music history, Glinka is often cited for his incorporation of Russian folk melodies and themes into a Western classical framework.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The opera "A Life for the Tsar" by Glinka is a cornerstone of Russian national music.
- Many consider Glinka the father of Russian classical composition.
- The concert featured a piece by Glinka.
Advanced Usage
- "Glinka-esque" (adjective): Describing music or a compositional style that resembles or is influenced by that of Mikhail Glinka, particularly in its use of nationalistic themes.
- The composer's early work has a distinctly Glinka-esque character.
Variants and Related Words
- Glinkan (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Mikhail Glinka or his music. (This form is rare but occasionally used in academic musicology).
- The scholar focused on Glinkan harmonies.
Synonyms
- The father of Russian music: A common epithet for Mikhail Glinka.
- Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka: The full name.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "From Glinka to Shostakovich": A phrase used to denote the span or tradition of Russian classical music.
- The course surveyed Russian music from Glinka to Shostakovich.
Noun
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Russian composer (1804-1857)
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